Pure Red Line Shrimp

Pure Red Line Shrimp (Caridina cf. cantonensis)

Pure red line shrimp are a strain of Crystal Red Caridina Shrimp. Under ideal husbandry, these shrimp live for 1.5-2 years and can reach a size of up to 1.5 inches once mature. Compared to Neocaridina shrimp, softer more acidic water is preferred by this species.

Husbandry & Care

Temperament: Peaceful

Minimum Tank Size: 20 Gallons

Water Temperature: 60-72 °F

Water pH: 6.5-7.0

gH: 4-5°

kH: 1°

Social Group: Breeding Colony, mixture of male and female shrimp

Diet: Omnivorous; biofilm, algae, commercial shrimp diets

Compatible with: Peaceful community fish and invertebrates that align with parameters.