Crystal Red Shrimp

Caridina cantonensis

Also known as

CRS · Bee Shrimp

Care levelIntermediate

Parameters

pH5.8–6.8

Temperature20–25 °C

1832

GH4–6 °dGH

018

KH0–2 °dKH

015

TDS100–160 ppm

50400

Adult size2.5–3 cm

015

Taxonomy

Recommended tankmates

P
Caridina logemanni
Pinto Shrimp
J
Taxiphyllum barbieri
Java Moss
B
Bucephalandra catherineae
Bucephalandra Catherineae

Recommended equipment

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ADA
Aquasoil Amazonia
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SaltyShrimp
SaltyShrimp GH/KH+
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GlasGarten
Bacter AE
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GlasGarten
Shrimp Baby Food
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filter
Matten Filter

Description

The classic Bee shrimp lineage that started the high-grade shrimp keeping movement. Requires soft, slightly acidic water and stable parameters; not as forgiving as Cherry shrimp.