Orange Eye Blue Tiger Shrimp

Description:
Scientific Name: Caridina cf. cantonensis
Common Name: Orange Eye Blue Tigers, OE Blue Tiger, OEBT
Fully Grown Size: 1.2 inches

Orange Eye Blue Tiger are popular among the hobby! OEBTs came from rivers in some parts of China and has been kept in higher PH and GH. The way this shrimp displays its orange eyes with a dark blue striped body is absolutely stunning.

These OEBT has been inbred over the years to develop its blue body color. OEBTs can breed out different shades of blue and also clear.

A general rule of thumb of keeping shrimps is 10 shrimps per gallon. OEBTs are more aggressive than most shrimps and spend most of their time eating algae and biofilm off plants, glass, and substrate.

Orange Eye Blue Tigers are intermediate 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)