About the species

Super Crystal Red - One Stripe is a high-grade Crystal Red where the body is dominated by dense white and broken by a single distinct red band. The clean, minimalist marking is highly sought after among Caridina collectors.

Facts

• Latin name: Caridina cantonensis
• Common name: Super Crystal Red - One Stripe
• Size: Up to 3 cm
• Lifespan: 1.5–2 years

Behavior

Super Crystal Red - One Stripe 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

Super Crystal Red - One Stripe 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

Super Crystal Red - One Stripe is an elegant choice if you prefer a simple, clear marking over heavy patterning. High grades require stability, so keep TDS and temperature constant and change water in small amounts.