About the species

Orange Eye Blonde Tiger is a light tiger shrimp with a translucent, blonde body and faint cross stripes. The orange eyes stand out especially clearly against the pale base colour and give the shrimp a clean, unusual look.

Facts

• Latin name: Caridina mariae
• Common name: Orange Eye Blonde Tiger
• Size: Up to 3 cm
• Lifespan: 1–2 years

Behavior

Orange Eye Blonde Tiger is a peaceful and notably active shrimp that moves openly around the aquarium. It thrives in a group of at least ten and suits a planted nano tank with moss and driftwood.

Reproduction

• Females usually carry 20–30 eggs under the tail
• The eggs hatch after about 30 days as fully developed shrimplets
• The species breeds willingly in fresh water when the values are kept stable

Feeding

Orange Eye Blonde Tiger is an omnivore and feeds on:

• Biofilm
• Algae
• Organic material

Feel free to supplement with:

• A quality shrimp food
• Blanched spinach or nettle
• Catappa leaves

Aquarium

• Minimum aquarium size: 30 litres
• Substrate: Active soil or neutral shrimp gravel

Difficulty level

🟡 Moderate

Recommendation

Blonde Tiger is a clean-lined choice if you prefer light, understated colours. It shows best against a dark substrate and dark background. Keep the line pure to preserve both the blonde base colour and the recessive orange eye trait.