Atyopsis Gabonensis 5-6cm Wild
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Atyopsis Gabonensis 5-6cm Wild
Large African filter-feeding shrimp, robust and impressive
Atyopsis gabonensis, also known as the Gabon blue fan shrimp, is an African filter-feeding species notable for its size and bluish hue. It uses its fan-like forelegs to filter suspended food particles from the water. A peaceful species that helps maintain the biological balance of the tank.
1. Behaviour and care
A very peaceful species that should be kept in a well-circulated aquarium. It likes to sit facing the current on rocks or driftwood. It never damages plants or harms fish.
2. Water parameters
- Temperature: 24–28 °C
- pH: 6.8–7.8
- GH: 6–14 °dGH
- KH: 3–9 °KH
- Minimum volume: 100 L
3. Feeding
Filters micro-particles from the water current. Enjoys algae-based powdered foods and microplankton. Discover our foods for filter-feeding shrimp.
4. Technical details
| Scientific name | Atyopsis gabonensis |
|---|---|
| Adult size | 10–12 cm |
| Origin | West Africa (Gabon, Cameroon) |
| Behaviour | Calm, solitary or in small groups |
| Tank zone | Bottom / rocks / in the current |
| Life expectancy | 4–5 years |
Shipping and delivery of live invertebrates
Shrimp are shipped in suitable insulated packaging, ensuring their safety during transport.
Delivery methods
- France Express (France, Belgium, Luxembourg)
- In-store pickup in Sombreffe (Belgium)
Shipping schedule
- Order cut-off: every Monday at 10:00.
- France: shipments on Monday or Tuesday depending on the department, delivery between Tuesday and Thursday.
- Belgium & Luxembourg: shipments on Monday and Tuesday, delivery between Tuesday and Wednesday.
- categorie
- Poissons tropicaux
- origine
- Capturés dans la nature
- espece
- Crevettes d'eau douce
- nom latin
- Atyopsis Gabonensis 5-7cm Wild
- Famille Biotope
- Crevette filtrante (Afrique)
- Taille adulte
- 12–15 cm
- Volume minimum du bac
- 100 L
- Zone de vie
- Fond
- Comportement
- Paisible
- Régime alimentaire
- Filtreur
- Température
- 24–28 °C
- pH
- 6.5–7.5
- GH
- 5–15 °dGH
- KH
- 3–8 °KH
- Origine géographique
- Afrique de l’Ouest
- Reproduction
- Ovipare
- Espérance de vie
- 3–5 ans
- Sexe
- Mix
- Niveau de difficulté
- Intermédiaire
- Compatibilité
- Invertébrés paisibles
Delivery of live animals with France Express (mainland France, Belgium and Luxembourg)
When will my order be shipped?
We ship on Mondays and Tuesdays only. No shipments are made from Wednesday to Sunday inclusive.
Any order containing live animals must be placed before Monday at 10:00 am.
It will be shipped on Monday or Tuesday of the same week, depending on the destination.
How long will it take for my order to be delivered?
Delivery takes 24 hours (48 hours maximum) on weekdays.
No deliveries are made on weekends.
How will my order be shipped?
Via France Express, a carrier approved for the transport of animals.
Delivery is secure and the packaging is suitable (insulated boxes).
We add refrigerated packs in summer and heat packs in winter.
Where do you deliver?
Throughout mainland France, Belgium and Luxembourg.
Important: no deliveries will be made to pick-up points.
Do I need to be at home to receive the parcel?
Yes, you must be present.
You must be available at the specified time slot so that the delivery driver can hand-deliver the parcel.
Live animals are transported separately from other items. AquaBota is entitled to postpone a shipment in the event of adverse weather conditions.