About the species

Orange Eye Black King Kong - Extreme is a Taiwan Bee with a fully opaque, deep black body and the characteristic orange eyes. The Extreme grade means the black covers the entire body with no white areas, giving one of the most dramatic shrimp in the hobby.

Facts

• Latin name: Caridina cantonensis
• Common name: Orange Eye Black King Kong - Extreme
• Size: Up to 3 cm
• Lifespan: 1.5–2 years

Behavior

Orange Eye Black King Kong - Extreme 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

Orange Eye Black King Kong - Extreme 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

OEBKK Extreme is a top pick for the experienced Caridina keeper. The black colour shows best against light moss and under good lighting where the orange eyes are visible. Keep KH near zero, TDS stable and the line free from Crystal crossing.