Description:
Scientific Name: Caridina cf. cantonensis
Common Name: Crystal Red Shrimp. CRS, Red Bee
Fully Grown Size: 1.2 inches
Crystal Red Shrimps are classic red and white shrimps belonging to the Crystal Bee Group. These beauties are popular among the hobby and are great for people who are starting to get into Caridinas shrimps.
Crystal Red Shrimps are a creation of a wild bee shrimp. Over the years in 2009-2014, shrimp breeders has improved the quality of the Crystal Red Shrimp. There are many different pattern ranging from three band to mosura smiley.
A general rule of thumb of keeping shrimps is 10 shrimps per gallon. Crystal Red Shrimps are non-aggressive and spend most of their time eating algae and biofilm off plants, glass, and substrate.
Crystal Red Shrimps are easy to care for as they require remineralized RO water. When using fertilizer, make sure it does not contain copper as it is harmful to the shrimp’s health.
The shrimps you will receive will be juvies to sub adults which translate into 0.47 to 0.60 inches (1.2cm to 1.5cm).
Water Parameter:
Ph 6.2-6.6
TDS 120-140
GH 4-5
KH 0-1 (Best if 0)
Temperature 72-73F
Tank Set up:
Remineralized RO with SL Aqua GH Conditioner
SL Aqua Buffering Substrate
QV-200A Sponge Filter
Diet:
SL Aqua MORE White (Rich in minerals and trace elements to promote healthy growth and molts and enhances colorations for shrimps.)
SL Aqua MORE Meat (Increases growth rate)
SL Aqua MORE Veggie (Provides a balanced diet, enhances coloration, and promotes shrimp's immunity)
