Vampire Shrimp
Atya gabonensis
Atyidae
Moderate
Parameter dashboard
Temperature
24-28 °C
pH
6.5-7.5
Size
15 cm
Lifespan
10 years
Min tank100 L
Price$$$
DietOmnivore
TemperamentPeaceful
OriginWest Africa (Gabon, Cameroon, Nigeria)
Shrimp-safeNo
Care guide
Atya gabonensis requires a tank size of at least 100L with temperatures between 24-28°C and pH levels between 6.5-7.5.
Tankmate compatibility (sample)
Pairwise screening against other species in the database (prioritizing the same family when data is available).
Review first (6)
Caution or avoid from automated rules — confirm before mixing.
| Species | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Amano Shrimp Caridina multidentata Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Blue Velvet Shrimp Neocaridina davidi var. blue Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Cardinal Shrimp Caridina dennerli Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates · Species with non-overlapping pH ranges may not thrive together Open pair in Compare → |
| Cherry Shrimp Neocaridina davidi Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Rili Shrimp Neocaridina davidi var. rili Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Yellow Shrimp Neocaridina davidi var. yellow Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
1 species with compatible assessment in this sampleCollapse to hide the list; use “Open pair in Compare” for the full matrix.
| Species | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Shrimp Atyopsis moluccensis Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
Same rule engine as Compare. Not a substitute for observation, tank size, or acclimation.
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