Identify freshwater shrimp

[terror]

Need help with identifying this shrimp please, they are freshwater, about 2-3 inches.
Would like to have more info on them.

 

[Kaosu]

they look more like a type of freshwater prawn
http://www.fish-journal.com/2011/09/prawn.html

 

[terror]

thanks, Originally bought them as feeders for4 my fish, but threw them into my sump tank instead, will they survive in a sump compartment?

 

[petluvr]

I agree they look like a macrobrachium species.

 

[tolawdjk]

Some should survive. Some will become lunch I think. Most prawns are usually held in a single species, single specimin tank. Could be wrong though, not hugely informed on keeping freshwater prawns.

 

[terror]

thanks i just placed 2 pcs in each sump tank. hope they grow and multiply

 

[demonte1997]

Very cool prawn. I wish shops would sell them as feeders over here. :/

They most likely would not breed in freshwater as most larger prawn require brackish water to complete their larval cycle.

 

[terror]

thanks, I've only been able to find them for sale in 1 lfs here.