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caridina

๐ŸฆCrystal red shrimp

Caridina cantonensis
medium

Quick stats

๐ŸชฃMin tank
30L
๐ŸŒก๏ธTemperature
20 to 24C
๐ŸงชpH
5.8 to 6.4
๐Ÿ’งGH
4 to 5
๐Ÿ’งKH
0 to 1
โšกTDS
100 to 150
โญDifficulty
medium
โณLifespan
1.5 to 2 years
๐ŸŽจColor
Red and white
๐ŸฆType
caridina

๐Ÿ“Care 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.

๐Ÿฝ๏ธFeeding

Specialized bee shrimp foods, biofilm, blanched soft vegetables. Less is more with feeding to maintain water quality.

๐ŸฃBreeding

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.

โญGrading

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.

๐ŸคGood tankmates

Other caridina only, Snails

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