caridina
Taiwan bee shrimp
Caridina cantonensis sp.
hard
Quick stats
🪣Min tank
30L
🌡️Temperature
20 to 23C
🧪pH
5.8 to 6.3
💧GH
4 to 5
💧KH
0 to 1
⚡TDS
100 to 130
⭐Difficulty
hard
⏳Lifespan
1.5 to 2 years
🎨Color
Various morphs
🦐Type
caridina
📝Care notes
Shadow Panda, King Kong, Tibee and Pinto. The absolute pinnacle of freshwater shrimp keeping. Extremely sensitive to any parameter change. SSS grade specimens command extraordinary prices globally.
🍽️Feeding
Premium bee shrimp foods only. Biofilm. Minimal feeding to keep water absolutely pristine at all times.
🐣Breeding
Requires absolutely stable water. No water changes during 30 day gestation. Fry are very small and sensitive to any disturbance.
⭐Grading
Shadow Panda: black and white. King Kong: deep black full coverage. Pinto: spotted pattern. Tibee: hybrid patterns. SSS grade of any morph has the highest value on the market.
🤝Good tankmates
Other Taiwan bee only
