Atya gabonensis Blue Monster Fan Shrimp XL

🦐 Atya gabonensis – Blue Monster Fan Shrimp XL

The Blue Monster Fan Shrimp (Atya gabonensis) is one of the largest freshwater shrimp, impressing with its massive appearance and often shimmering bluish coloration. With its fan-like claws, it filters the finest food particles from the water – a fascinating behavior that makes it a real highlight in the aquarium.

🏡 Characteristics
Large shrimp species (XL size)
Bluish to grey coloration possible
Fan-like claws for filtering food
Calm, peaceful, and impressive

🌿 Care
Temperature: approx. 22–28 °C
Aquarium with strong current necessary
Many hiding places and quiet spots
Well-established tank recommended

🧬 Special features
Filter feeder – takes food from the current
Can slightly change color depending on the environment
Very long-lived with good care
Requires fine powder food or special filter food

🧬 Water parameters (guidelines)
GH: approx. 5–15
KH: approx. 2–10

🐠 Suitable for
Larger aquariums, community tanks with peaceful fish

🍽 Feeding
Powder food, microorganisms, fine special food for fan shrimp, and fine particles from the current