About the species

Calceo Golden Dragon, also called Calceo Bee, belongs to the Calceo line and has a warm golden base colour with the characteristic dragon marking across the carapace. The golden tone is unusual among Caridina and makes the line especially sought after.

Facts

• Latin name: Caridina cantonensis
• Common name: Calceo Golden Dragon
• Size: Up to 3 cm
• Lifespan: 1.5–2 years

Behavior

Calceo Golden Dragon 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

Calceo Golden Dragon 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

Calceo Golden Dragon is a collector's choice with a colour range few other Caridina offer. The golden tone shows best under warm lighting against dark soil. The line requires stable Caridina values with KH near zero.