About the species

Shrimp MIX - Caridina is a mixed batch of sorted Caridina from our breeding. The batch consists of hybrids from the Taiwan Bee, King Kong and Pinto lines and contains everything from individuals resembling Crystal Red and Crystal Black to more unexpected patterns. Sizes vary.

Facts

• Latin name: Caridina cantonensis
• Common name: Shrimp MIX - Caridina
• Size: Up to 3 cm
• Lifespan: 1.5–2 years

Behavior

Shrimp MIX - Caridina is a peaceful and curious shrimp that grazes across the whole aquarium throughout the day. It thrives best in a group of at least ten and appreciates moss, leaf litter and plenty of hiding places.

Reproduction

• Females usually carry 20–30 eggs under the tail
• The eggs hatch after about 30 days as fully developed shrimplets
• Requires soft, acidic and very stable water in order to breed

Feeding

Shrimp MIX - Caridina is an omnivore with a clear plant bias and feeds on:

• Biofilm
• Algae
• Decaying leaves and plant matter

Feel free to supplement with:

• A Caridina-specific shrimp food
• Catappa or mulberry leaves
• Protein food, sparingly

Aquarium

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

Difficulty level

🟡 Moderate

Recommendation

A Caridina MIX is an affordable way to get started with bee shrimp or to fill out an existing soil aquarium. Because the lines are already crossed the offspring will be varied — the batch therefore suits setups where variation is an asset rather than dedicated breeding.