About the species

White Bee is a bee shrimp where the white colour dominates almost the entire body. The result is an almost fully white shrimp with very little remaining dark marking, giving a clean and exclusive look. It needs the same soft, acidic water as other Caridina.

Facts

• Latin name: Caridina cantonensis
• Common name: White Bee
• Size: Up to 3 cm
• Lifespan: 1.5–2 years

Behavior

White Bee 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

White Bee 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

White Bee shows best against dark soil and a dark background where the white body gets full contrast. White lines clearly reveal when the mineral balance is off, so keep GH and TDS stable for healthy moults.