Red Steel Shrimp A/S

Description:
Scientific Name: Caridina cf. cantonensis
Common Name: Red Steel Shrimp
Fully Grown Size: 1.2 inches

Red Steels are a cross of Tangerine Tiger or Aura Blue Tiger crossed with a Blue Bolt or Red King Kong. These Red Steels has a sparkly body instead of a solid coloration making them unique for macro photography. The small details these Red Steels show is quite mesmerizing. 

A general rule of thumb of keeping shrimps is 10 shrimps per gallon.  Red Steels are non-aggressive and spend most of their time eating algae and biofilm off plants, glass, and substrate.

Red Steels 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)