Bumblebee Giant Freshwater Prawn - Macrobrachium agwi

🦐 Bumblebee Prawn – Macrobrachium agwi | Freshwater Shrimp with Distinctive Claws

The Bumblebee Prawn (Macrobrachium agwi) is a striking and charismatic shrimp species with contrasting markings and distinctly prominent clawed arms. Its interesting behavior and unique appearance make it an exciting inhabitant for specially designed aquariums.

🏡 Characteristics
Contrasting “Bumblebee” markings
Distinctly elongated clawed arms
Active and curious
Can be assertive towards conspecifics and smaller animals

🌿 Care
Temperature: approx. 22–28 °C
Well-structured aquarium with many hiding places
Sufficient space and retreats necessary
Stable water conditions important

🧬 Special Features
Pronounced territorial behavior possible
Not typically peaceful like dwarf shrimp
Can prey on smaller shrimp or animals
Interesting social and hunting behavior

🧬 Water Parameters (Guideline Values)
GH: approx. 6–20
KH: approx. 3–15

🐠 Suitable for
Species-only tanks or well-matched aquariums
Community tank compatibility is limited

🍽 Feeding
Omnivore – frozen food, protein-rich food, food remnants as well as plant-based food and special shrimp food