The life span of the shrimp is between 2 and 3 years. Some individuals with good genes may live slightly longer than 3 years, but basically cannot reach 4 years. If the environment is not suitable, such as low water temperature or low dissolved oxygen concentration, their life span may be shortened. In addition, if they are frequently allowed to mate and reproduce, their life span will also be shortened.
The body size of the shrimp is relatively large, generally growing to 2.5-5cm after adulthood, and the largest body length can reach about 6cm. When they grow up, they may feed on fish eggs or small fish that have just hatched. Therefore, it is not recommended to breed them in the same tank as the fish to be bred. Otherwise, the small fish may be eaten.
It is possible that the Chinese shrimp will eat aquatic plants, but the possibility is not high. Generally speaking, in the environment where there is food, they will not eat aquatic plants. Only in an environment where food is very scarce and they are very hungry are they likely to eat aquatic plants. Therefore, when they are kept in a grass tank, as long as they are sure to provide food, they do not have to worry about eating aquatic plants.
