caridina
๐ฆCrystal red shrimp
Caridina cantonensis
medium
Quick stats
๐ชฃMin tank
30L
๐ก๏ธTemperature
20 to 24C
๐งชpH
5.8 to 6.4
๐งGH
4 to 5
๐งKH
0 to 1
โกTDS
100 to 150
โญDifficulty
medium
โณLifespan
1.5 to 2 years
๐จColor
Red and white
๐ฆType
caridina
๐Care notes
Graded C through SSS based on pattern coverage and clarity. Requires soft acidic water through active substrate and remineralised RO water. Hugely popular in Japan and Germany for decades now.
๐ฝ๏ธFeeding
Specialized bee shrimp foods, biofilm, blanched soft vegetables. Less is more with feeding to maintain water quality.
๐ฃBreeding
Female carries 20 to 30 eggs for around 30 days. Do not disturb the tank during this period. Fry are tiny and need biofilm to survive their first weeks of life.
โญGrading
C grade: mostly red with little white. B grade: better defined pattern. A grade: good bands. S grade: clear bands. SS grade: nearly full coverage. SSS grade: perfect pattern with highest value.
๐คGood tankmates
Other caridina only, Snails


