About the species

Red Galaxy High is the red counterpart to Black Galaxy: a Pinto line with a deep red body and fine white dots across the carapace. The combination of saturated red colour and star-like dots makes it one of the most distinctive Caridina.

Facts

• Latin name: Caridina cantonensis
• Common name: Red Galaxy High
• Size: Up to 3 cm
• Lifespan: 1.5–2 years

Behavior

Red Galaxy High 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

Red Galaxy High 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

Red Galaxy suits anyone looking for pattern rather than solid coverage. The dotting varies between individuals and is only partly inherited, so select for clear dots. Stable Taiwan Bee values are the prerequisite.