About the species

Blue Bolt - Low is a Taiwan Bee where the blue colour is concentrated on the rear body while the front is predominantly white. The contrast between blue and white is distinct and the shrimp has the same need for soft, acidic water as other Taiwan Bees.

Facts

• Latin name: Caridina cantonensis
• Common name: Blue Bolt - Low
• Size: Up to 3 cm
• Lifespan: 1.5–2 years

Behavior

Blue Bolt - Low is peaceful but reserved and only settles in a well-established group. It grazes calmly over soil, moss and leaf litter and shows its colour best in a stable species tank.

Reproduction

• Females usually carry 15–25 eggs under the tail
• The eggs hatch after about 30 days as fully developed shrimplets
• Breeding depends entirely on low KH, low TDS and a stable temperature

Feeding

Blue Bolt - Low is an omnivore but eats small amounts and feeds mainly on:

• Biofilm
• Algae
• Decaying leaves and plant matter

Feel free to supplement with:

• A low-protein Caridina food in small amounts
• Catappa or mulberry leaves
• A mineral supplement for moulting

Aquarium

• Minimum aquarium size: 30 litres
• Substrate: Active soil (we use Environment Soil)

Difficulty level

🔴 Advanced

Recommendation

Blue Bolt - Low is an affordable way into Taiwan Bee keeping. With stable values and selection the grade can be worked up over generations. Active soil and remineralised RO water are a prerequisite from the very start.