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Crystal Red Shrimp

Caridina cantonensis var. 'Crystal Red'

Crystal Red Shrimp (Caridina cantonensis var. 'Crystal Red') aquarium profile: minimum 10 gallon tank, 1.2 inch adult size, 68-74°F temperature range, and advanced care. Keep a group of at least 6.

Community leaningAdvanced care
Crystal Red Shrimp aquarium fish
10 galMinimum tank
1.2 inAdult size
6Schooling minimum
68-74°FTemperature

Water Range

pH
5.8-6.8
GH
4-6 dGH
KH
0-2 dKH

Behavior

Temperament
Peaceful
Fin nipping
0/5
Territory
0/5

Diet and Care

Diet
omnivore/biofilm
Diet difficulty
4/5
Care difficulty
4/5

Planning Notes

Sensitive shrimp; needs stable mature water and careful acclimation.

This species may need live, frozen, fresh, or otherwise specialized foods.

live or fresh foodspecialized dietbiofilm grazermature tank requiredsensitive invertebratestable parameters
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