caridina
๐ฆTaiwan bee shrimp
Caridina cantonensis sp.
hard
Quick stats
๐ชฃMin tank
30L
๐ก๏ธTemperature
20 to 23C
๐งชpH
5.8 to 6.3
๐งGH
4 to 5
๐งKH
0 to 1
โกTDS
100 to 130
โญDifficulty
hard
โณLifespan
1.5 to 2 years
๐จColor
Various morphs
๐ฆType
caridina
๐Care notes
Shadow Panda, King Kong, Tibee and Pinto. The absolute pinnacle of freshwater shrimp keeping. Extremely sensitive to any parameter change. SSS grade specimens command extraordinary prices globally.
๐ฝ๏ธFeeding
Premium bee shrimp foods only. Biofilm. Minimal feeding to keep water absolutely pristine at all times.
๐ฃBreeding
Requires absolutely stable water. No water changes during 30 day gestation. Fry are very small and sensitive to any disturbance.
โญGrading
Shadow Panda: black and white. King Kong: deep black full coverage. Pinto: spotted pattern. Tibee: hybrid patterns. SSS grade of any morph has the highest value on the market.
๐คGood tankmates
Other Taiwan bee only
