Black King Kong Extreme

Description:
Scientific Name: Caridina cf. cantonensis
Common Name: Black Extreme, Black King Kong Extreme
Fully Grown Size: 1.2 inches

Black King Kong Extreme are the most popular high grade taiwan bee in the market, their body is all red leaving no white area of its body. Red King Kong Extreme can red from light red to very dark red almost black looking.

Black King Kong Extreme can be kept with other Taiwan Bees but is not recommended because it may bring down the quality of the Black Extreme. To improve its coloration, its  best to keep the best looking ones together. 

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 King Kong Extreme are non-aggressive and spend most of their time eating algae and biofilm off plants, glass, and substrate.

Black King Kong  Extreme 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)