Bamboo Shrimp／Atyopsis moluccensis, 6~8cm
Taiwan, Ilha Formosa, situated in the center of East and Southeast Asia Island Arcs. The island is covered by streams, which give rise to a rich variety of species, including water plants (moss, water Sprite), invertebrates (shrimps, carb, snail, shell) and fish(goby, stream fish). The streams were separated by mountains and lead to a unique living environment. Each streams creates its unique biome to accommodate the environment. Let’s take a look at some common species in Taiwan wild stream:
Gobies are representative benthic fish in Taiwan’s stream. Although numerous and having a body size less than 10 cm, the gobies differs from one habitat to another.
Sicyopterus japonicas is the largest but an herbivore. Rhinogobius candidianus (Candidius Goby) has visible red stripes on its head is the most widespread species in Taiwan.
Rhinogobius rubromaculatus (Red-spotted Goby) is also a widespread species. Because its body patterns vary from place to place, Red-spotted Goby is considered as the prettiest goby. Don’t forget Stiphodon percnopterygionus (Gold Neon Dwarf Goby) and Stiphodon atropurpureus (Blue Neon Dwarf Goby) these gobies are tiny but have delicate body patterns.
Unknown Goby
Tropical Carp-gudgeon／Hypseleotris cyprinoides
Invertebrates are the upcoming trend in ornamental aquatic market. Atyopsis, Caridina, and Neocaridina are three of the most popular species in the ornamental shrimp market and most wide-spread in Taiwan’s streams.
Bamboo Shrimp／Atyopsis moluccensis, 3~5cm
Amano Shrimp／ Caridina japonica, 4~5cm Besides some common ornamental shrimps, Larmax International Co., Ltd. also provides other interesting species: Potamalpheops sp. (Purple Zebra), Macrobrachium placidulm, Ptychognathus barbatus (Pom Pom Crab) and more. Waiting for you to discover.
Pom Pom Crab／Ptychognathus barbatus, 1.0~1.5cm