The Riffle Shrimp in general has a pale yellow to clear body with a distinct yellow/white stripe running down its back.
One of the greatest attributes of these shrimp is watching them use their filter feeding feet to catch food items wafting in the current. They may even learn 'feeding time' and take up positions in the tank to grab food drifting by. Riffles also become less timid over time, and are often seen out and about in the aquarium.
Warning: These shrimp can and do climb, so keep tight-fitting lids on your tanks.
You can keep riffles with fish as long as they can't fit in the fishes mouths, although the fish may hassle the shrimp.
Distribution: Naturally found amongst shallow creeks across eastern Australia
Temperature: Ideally 17 – 24 degrees Celsius
Adult Size: Approx. 6cm
Feeding: Filter feeds on tiny food particles and scrap food of the bottom.
Sexing: All Shrimp are born Male and Change sex to female at about 3-4cmCurrent size: 3-4cm
Riffle Shrimp - Australatya Striolata
Weight - 0.1kg
Size - 5cm x 5cm x 10cm