Caridina gracilirostris is a species of brackishwater shrimp belong to genus Caridina in the family Atyidae. It has a wide native range extending from Japan and Fiji through Indonesia to Madagascar. It is an algae-eating species that lives in mangroves and marshes.
| Name | Red Nose Shrimp |
| Other Names | Pinocchio shrimp, Rhino Shrimp, Red Nose Shrimp, |
| Scientific Name | Caridina gracilirostris |
| Keeping | Medium |
| Breeding | Difficult |
| Size | 3 – 4.5 cm |
| Optimal Temperature | 24 – 28 °C ( |
| Optimal PH | 7.0 – 8.0 |
| Optimal GH | 4 – 15 |
| Optimal KH | 1 – 10 |
| Optimal TDS |
100 – 200 |
| Water type |
Freshwater or SG = 1.0113 (15% ppt) |
| Nitrate | Less than 20 ppm |
| Diet | Algae eater/omnivore |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
Red Nose Shrimp 2-3cm
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