Blue Vampire Shrimp - Atya gabonensis

🦐 Blue Monster Fan Shrimp – Atya gabonensis | Large Fan Shrimp for Flowing Aquariums

The Blue Monster Fan Shrimp (Atya gabonensis) is one of the largest freshwater shrimp and impresses with its robust appearance and its often blue to violet shimmering coloration. With its fan-like claws, it filters the finest food particles from the water, offering a fascinating natural spectacle in the aquarium.

🏡 Characteristics
Large-growing shrimp species
Can display blue to violet shimmering coloration
Fan-like claws for feeding
Calm and peaceful

🌿 Care
Temperature: approx. 22–28 °C
Flowing aquarium required
Plenty of hiding places and elevated perches
Well-cycled tank necessary

🧬 Special features
Filter feeder – takes food from the current
Can vary in color depending on the environment
Very long-lived with optimal care
Requires regular supply of fine food

🐠 Suitable for
Larger aquariums and peaceful community tanks

🍽 Feeding
Powdered food, microorganisms, special fan shrimp food, and fine suspended particles from the current