I have seen quite a few people with questions concerning RCS lately, so I thought I would put this little tutorial together...
Scientific Names:
New - Neocaridina Heteropoda (red)
Formerly Known as - Neocaridina Denticulata Sinensis (red)
A few facts:
Adult RCS are about 1 inch long (2.2cm)
They are scavengers, they eat small amounts of algea, plant matter, left over fish food, just about anything.
They will not rid your tank of algae, they aren't an effective algae control device.
Average life span is 1.5-2 years.
Temp
65F -80+F (I have several in my 85F discus tank)
Ph
from slightly acidic to alkaline 6.5 - 8.0
Hardness
3.5-15dkh
these are adult RCS
Scientific Names:
New - Neocaridina Heteropoda (red)
Formerly Known as - Neocaridina Denticulata Sinensis (red)
A few facts:
Adult RCS are about 1 inch long (2.2cm)
They are scavengers, they eat small amounts of algea, plant matter, left over fish food, just about anything.
They will not rid your tank of algae, they aren't an effective algae control device.
Average life span is 1.5-2 years.
Temp
65F -80+F (I have several in my 85F discus tank)
Ph
from slightly acidic to alkaline 6.5 - 8.0
Hardness
3.5-15dkh
these are adult RCS
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