Orange Eye Blue Steel SS Grade

Scientific Name: Caridina cf. cantonensis
Common Name: Orange Eye Blue Steel, OE Blue Steel
Fully Grown Size: 1.2 inches

Orange Eye Blue Steels resembles a blue steel with orange eyes. During 2018, these were retailing for $200-$300 each! These are one of the higher end orange eye around and not many people have them in the US. 

Orange Eye Blue Steel Grading:

SS - 60-75% dark blue coverage
S - 30-40% blue coverage
A - just the head light blue-blue coverage

A general rule of thumb of keeping shrimps is 10 shrimps per gallon. OE Blue Steels are peaceful and spend most of their time eating algae and biofilm off plants, glass, and substrate.

Orange Eye Blue Steels 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)