Whiteleg Shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei)

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Whiteleg Shrimp

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Whiteleg Shrimp

Litopenaeus vannamei

114 Litres (30 US G.)

20.3-23.1cm (8-9.1 ")

pH

8.2 - 8.4

22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)

8-12 °d

1:1 M:F

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

5-7 years

This animal is available captive bred



Additional names

Additional scientific names

Penaeus vannamei


Alternative names

King Prawn, Pacific White Shrimp

Origin

Widespread in the Pacific Ocean

Sexing

Females are larger than males.

Tank compatibility

An avid predator. They will eat invertebrates, and fish.

Diet

Eats a wide range of foodstuffs.

Feeding regime

Daily.

Environment Specifics

It will not tolerate copper or high levels of nitrates in the aquarium, but will require correct levels of iodine in the water to promote proper moulting.

Behaviour

A predatory shrimp, may try to eat tankmates unless fish are too large to pick.

Identification

A grey shrimp with a greyish-brown overall hue.

Notes

This species is widely farmed for seafood, being the most farmed. This makes it easy to obtain them from seafood suppliers that sell live shrimp. As these are farmed for food, be diligent of potential diseases that can spread to other invertebrates.

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