Malaysian Wood Shrimp - Atya moluccensis

🦐 Mountain Shrimp – Atya moluccensis | Fan Shrimp for High-Flow Aquariums

The Mountain Shrimp (Atya moluccensis) is a fascinating fan shrimp that stands out due to its unique feeding behavior. With its fan-like claws, it filters the finest food particles from the current, creating a particularly interesting natural spectacle in the aquarium.

🏡 Characteristics
Fan-like claws for feeding
Inconspicuous to slightly brownish coloration
Calm and peaceful
Very interesting filtering behavior

🌿 Care
Temperature: approx. 22–28 °C
High-flow aquarium required
Many hiding places and quiet spots
Well-cycled tank necessary

🧬 Special features
Filter feeder – requires fine suspended particles in the water
Very sensitive to food shortages
Color variations possible depending on the environment
Very long-lived with optimal care

🐠 Suitable for
Larger aquariums and peaceful community tanks

🍽 Feeding
Powdered food, microorganisms, fine specialty food for fan shrimp, and food from the current