{"product_id":"australian-glass-shrimp-paratya-australiensis","title":"Australian Glass Shrimp | Paratya australiensis","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Australian Glass Shrimp is a small, almost completely transparent native freshwater shrimp prized by planted tank keepers for its constant, active grazing and natural clean-up ability. Reaching only a few centimetres as an adult, its see-through body makes it a subtle, understated addition rather than a showpiece, but it is a genuinely Australian species with a fascinating natural history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eParatya australiensis is widespread along the eastern seaboard of Australia, occurring in everything from cool, fast-flowing highland streams to slow lowland creeks and even brackish estuarine reaches. It is one of the few freshwater shrimp able to complete its entire life cycle in fresh water, without needing to migrate to the sea to breed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrue to its name, the body is almost glass-clear with faint speckling and a slight greenish-brown or olive tinge that helps it blend into leaf litter and rocky substrate. Females are noticeably larger than males and, when berried, carry a visible cluster of green-to-yellow eggs under the tail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompletely peaceful and non-aggressive, Glass Shrimp are a prey species in the wild and will be eaten by almost any fish large enough to fit them in its mouth. They do best in species-only or shrimp-only setups, or alongside only the smallest, most placid nano fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn opportunistic omnivore, this shrimp grazes constantly on algae, biofilm and detritus around the tank. In aquaria without enough natural growth, supplement with algae wafers, blanched vegetables and quality sinking pellet or flake food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHardy and tolerant of a wide temperature range (roughly 5-30°C, with 12-25°C being the comfortable optimum), Glass Shrimp do best in a mature tank with plenty of moss, fine-leaved plants and biofilm-covered surfaces to graze. A minimum of 19 litres (5 US gallons) is recommended, with stable, well-oxygenated water. As with all shrimp, they are highly sensitive to copper-based medications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGlass Shrimp breed readily in a mature, stable aquarium. Females carry their eggs for several weeks (duration depends on temperature) before releasing tiny, free-swimming larvae that gradually develop into miniature adults. Unlike many other freshwater shrimp, they do not require brackish or marine water to complete this cycle, making them one of the more breedable Australian native shrimp in captivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eParatya australiensis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAustralian Glass Shrimp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNative to eastern Australia (streams, rivers and estuaries)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.5cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-2 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19L (5 US gal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40L+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore (algae, biofilm, detritus, prepared foods)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12-25°C (tolerates 5-30°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5-8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6-20 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater (tolerates mild brackish conditions)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginners, native species tanks, planted and nano tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN\/A (Freshwater species)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest kept with other peaceful native shrimp, small snails, or in a dedicated shrimp-only tank. Very small, placid nano fish that ignore shrimp can work in larger, well-planted setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid any fish large enough to eat them, including larger native fish, cichlids, bigger rainbowfish, gouramis and crayfish, all of which will readily prey on Glass Shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55411436912931,"sku":"AA6310","price":2.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/australian-glass-shrimp-paratya-australiensis-3003063-600.jpg?v=1785804706","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/australian-glass-shrimp-paratya-australiensis","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}