Orange Eye Red King Kong Extreme

Scientific Name: Caridina cf. cantonensis
Common Name: Orange Eye Red King Kong, OE Red King Kong, OE Red King Kong Extreme, OE RKK
Fully Grown Size: 1.2 inches

Orange Eye Red King Kong are new and popular among the hobby! The way this shrimp displays its orange eyes with a full red body is absolutely stunning. Their grades can range from light red to dark red. 

It is not 100% how these OE Red King Kong came about. It was told that OE Red King Kong were developed by crossing OE Tiger and Red King Kong. 

A general rule of thumb of keeping shrimps is 10 shrimps per gallon. Orange Eye King Kong are slightly more aggressive and spend most of their time eating algae and biofilm off plants, glass, and substrate. They make excellent clean up crews for aquascape tanks. 

Orange Eye Red King Kong 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 to 0.47 to 0.60 inches (1.2cm to 1.5cm). 

Water Parameter:
Ph 6.2-6.4
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)