Moluccan Fan Shrimp – Atyopsis moluccensis | Fan Shrimp for high-flow aquariums

🦐 Molukkenfächergarnele – Atyopsis moluccensis | Fan Shrimp for high-flow aquariums

The Moluccan fan shrimp (Atyopsis moluccensis) is a fascinating freshwater shrimp with a unique feeding behavior. With its fan-like claws, it filters fine food particles from the current, providing a particularly exciting spectacle in the aquarium.

🏡 Characteristics
Fan-like claws for filtering food
Inconspicuous to brownish coloration
Calm and peaceful
Very interesting to observe

🌿 Care
Temperature: approx. 22–28 °C
High-flow aquarium necessary
Plenty of hiding places and elevated perches (stones/roots)
Well-cycled aquarium required

🧬 Special features
Filter feeder – requires fine suspended particles in the water
Often sits in the current and "fans" for food
Sensitive to lack of food
Can live a long time under good conditions

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

🐠 Suitable for
Larger aquariums and peaceful community tanks

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