Burmese Whisker Shrimp - Macrobrachium peguense

🦐 Blue-Claw Shrimp – Macrobrachium peguense

German Name
Blauscherengarnele

Scientific Name
Macrobrachium peguense

🏡 Care
Medium difficulty
Freshwater, well-planted aquarium with hiding places
Prefers soft to medium-hard water
Very active and somewhat territorial, therefore sufficient space and hiding places are necessary

🌿 Diet
Omnivore
Food scraps, algae, small creatures
Supplement with shrimp food or vegetables (zucchini, spinach)

🧬 Behavior and Benefits
Active day and night
Cleans substrate and plant surfaces
Promotes ecological balance in the aquarium

🐠 Co-habitation
Best with peaceful fish and shrimp of similar size
Hiding places are important to avoid conflicts

⭐ Special features
Characteristic blue claws
Active, decorative shrimp species, ideal for larger aquariums
Interesting for shrimp lovers who prefer lively species