About the species

Orange Eye Blue Tiger - Light is a tiger shrimp with a light, translucent blue body where the dark cross stripes stand out clearly. The orange eyes give fine contrast against the cool blue tone.

Facts

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

Behavior

Orange Eye Blue Tiger - Light 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 Blue Tiger - Light 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

The Light grade suits anyone who wants the tiger stripes clearly visible rather than hidden in a dark base colour. OEBT is more forgiving than Taiwan Bee but wants stable values. Keep the line pure to preserve the orange eye colour.