About the species

Orange Eye Red Tiger is a tiger shrimp with warm red-brown body colour, darker cross stripes and the characteristic orange eyes. The red colour range is unusual among tiger shrimp and gives an earthy, distinct look.

Facts

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

Behavior

Orange Eye Red 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 Red 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

Orange Eye Red Tiger suits anyone wanting to complement the blue tigers with a warmer colour range. It is as forgiving as other OEBT and thrives in soft to moderately hard water. Keep the line pure to preserve the eye colour.