Black Galaxy Pinto A/S

Description:
Scientific Name: Caridina cf. cantonensis
Common Name: Black Galaxy Pinto, Black Galaxy, Snowflake Pinto
Fully Grown Size: 1.2 inches

Black Galaxy Pinto has spots on its face as well has have zebra stripe pattern on top of its body. These galaxie's spots resembles the galaxy with many stars. Galaxie's has been getting popular because they were once $50-$200 shrimps but has been made affordable over recent years. Black Galaxies are graded with the amount of spots on its cheek as well as how big those spots are. Low grade are 1 to 3 spots, mid grade are 4 to 5 spots, and high grade are 6 to 8 or even more.

These have been bred extensively for years to obtain its spots on its cheeks. Many people believe they came from Steels Tibee and Zebra Pinto. 

These are great for people who kept shrimps and are looking into something different and a little more challenging. A general rule of thumb of keeping shrimps is 10 shrimps per gallon.  Black Galaxy are non-aggressive and spend most of their time eating algae and biofilm off plants, glass, and substrate.

Black Galaxy 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 6.2-6.6
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)