Glass Shrimp 1-3cm
Glass Shrimp offers transparent body form and natural grazing behaviour for a carefully prepared aquarium. The identification below is the best fit for the current trade listing and is stated with its practical limits.
Quick Facts
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Best-fit scientific identity: Paratya australiensis
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Identification confidence: Best-fit identification from the product record; confirm if exact locality or species matters
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Product type: transparent Australian freshwater shrimp
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Sale size: Approximately 1–3cm as listed
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Sale unit: One individual per quantity ordered unless the selected variant states otherwise
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Social needs: Peaceful grazing shrimp; vulnerable to fish and larger invertebrates
Is this for you?
Perfect if: you want subtle natural behaviour and can provide a mature, predator-safe aquarium.
Consider something else if: you expect a guaranteed clean-up result or keep fish likely to eat shrimp.
Why choose Glass Shrimp?
Choose Glass Shrimp for transparent body form and natural grazing behaviour. Plan long-term housing around the care guidance and identification confidence shown here.
Key Benefits
- Transparent body form and natural grazing behaviour
- Care guidance matched to the best-supported trade identity
- Clear sale-size, sale-unit and identification information
Care & Specifications
Provide a mature, stable aquarium with biofilm, plants or wood for cover, good oxygen and a protected filter intake. Keep water changes measured and avoid abrupt shifts in temperature or mineral content.
Social requirements: Peaceful grazing shrimp; vulnerable to fish and larger invertebrates.
What will you receive?
You will receive the selected quantity of Glass Shrimp. Size within the stated range, colour, markings, maturity and sex can vary unless the listing explicitly fixes them.
Acclimation & Introduction
Prepare the invertebrate aquarium before arrival and follow current NTA livestock acclimation guidance. Reduce lighting, avoid sudden changes in temperature or mineral content, keep transport water out of the display where practical, and observe movement and condition after introduction.
Ongoing Care
Allow natural grazing, then supplement with a complete shrimp food in small portions. Observe the transparent abdomen and body condition to confirm the shrimp are feeding.
Maintain stable water with regular testing and appropriately sized water changes. Review the setup as the animal grows, moults, burrows or changes its behaviour.
Pairs perfectly with
- A mature aquarium prepared for this invertebrate’s feeding method
- Reliable water tests and an invertebrate-safe maintenance routine
- Species-appropriate food, cover and protected filtration
NTA Insight:
The product record points to Paratya australiensis, but “Glass Shrimp” is used broadly in the aquarium trade. This description uses Paratya-style care without treating the identification as certain.
Before You Buy
Confirm adult size, water requirements, diet and compatibility for Glass Shrimp before ordering. The listed sale size describes current stock, not its permanent size.
The identity is a best-supported trade interpretation rather than a specimen-level determination. Ask NTA to confirm current stock if the exact species, locality or breeding line affects your aquarium plan.
FAQ
Are Glass Shrimp safe with community fish?
They are peaceful, but even small fish may hunt juveniles or adults. Dense cover reduces risk without guaranteeing safety.
Will the supplied Glass Shrimp match the photograph exactly?
No. Livestock photographs represent the listed type; colour, markings, size and maturity naturally vary.
Is the identification guaranteed?
No. The description states the best-supported trade identity and clearly marks the remaining uncertainty.
