Red Nose Shrimp

Caridina gracilirostris

Also known as: Rhino Shrimp, Pinocchio Shrimp, Rudolph Shrimp

A slender, glassy shrimp with a long red rostrum that grazes algae in planted tanks.

Water

Freshwater

Temperature

72–82°F

pH

6.5–7.8

Hardness

6–15 dGH

Max size

1.5 in

Min tank

10 gal

Temperament

Peaceful

Social

Groups (6+)

Swim level

Mid-bottom

Diet

Omnivore

Care level

Intermediate

Lifespan

1-2 years

Breeding

Egg-layer

Suitability

Intermediate

Origin

Indo-Pacific rivers and estuaries

Keep in groups of 6 or more in a mature, planted tank with good water quality and plenty of biofilm. Sensitive to ammonia, nitrite, and copper, so acclimate slowly. Larvae need brackish water, so it rarely breeds in freshwater aquariums.