Pinto Shrimp

Caridina logemanni

Also known as

Pinto Bee · Mosura

Care levelAdvanced

Parameters

pH5.5–6.5

Temperature20–24 °C

1832

GH4–5 °dGH

018

KH0–1 °dKH

015

TDS100–130 ppm

50400

Adult size2.5–3 cm

015

Taxonomy

Description

Selectively bred from Taiwan Bee lineages, the Pinto displays bold white-on-black or white-on-red patterning. Named varieties include Mosura, Spotted Head, Galaxy, and Skunk. Demands stable, soft, slightly acidic water — not for beginners.