Pinocchio Shrimp
Caridina gracilirostris compatibility profile. Plan freshwater shrimp and snail setups by troubleshooting community bioload and water parameter overlap.
Core facts & bioload scores
Typeshrimp
Adult size1.5"
Minimum tank10 gal
Temperamentpeaceful
Group6+
- temperature72-82F
- pH6.5-7.8
- water hardnessGH 5-15 dGH | KH 2-8 dKH
- breedinglarvae generally need brackish conditions
- plant safetysafe
- shrimp safetysafe
- community safetypeaceful
- predator riskhigh
- cleanup rolecleanup grazer
Community setups & swim zone pressure
Success with Pinocchio Shrimp requires troubleshooting community setups for predatory risks. Because they occupy the bottom/plants zone, ensure your filtration capacity is ready for their specific bioload score.
Compatibility caveats
- notesPeaceful filter/grazer type shrimp; protect from curious fish.
- caveatPeaceful filter/grazer type shrimp; protect from curious fish.