Aquatic Arts 30 Live Crystal Red Shrimp | Freshwater Caridina CRS/Cousin of CBS + CRS | Aquarium/Nano Fish Tank Clearer

Description

Size:30-SHRIMP Crystal Red Shrimp (Caridina cantonensis) are widely regarded as one of the most beautiful dwarf shrimp types available. They are notorious for their striking red and white colors that makes them stand out magnificently against any aquarium backgrounds or substrate. Until recently, these colorful shrimp have been very rare and difficult for aquarists to find, and we are thrilled for the opportunity to offer them for sale to our customers! These shrimp are A-S grade, meaning the intense coloration covers most or all of the body. Higher grades of Crystal Red Shrimp actually have more white coverage and less red coverage, and can be very difficult to keep as they are much more sensitive than these. Thus, A- S grade Crystal Red Shrimp are the best starting point for beginners to keeping this unique type of shrimp. Make sure to use a special shrimp net with fine netting when scooping any dwarf shrimp out of your tank, as their legs can get caught and injured by a regular fishnet! We also have the same type of shrimp in black and white called Crystal Black Shrimp. They will breed with these and produce either black/white or red/white offspring only. Both Crystal Red and Crystal Black Shrimp are more difficult to raise than other dwarf shrimp species, so we recommend sticking VERY closely to the recommended tank parameters, especially avoiding hard water. All dwarf shrimp prefer to live in tanks with live aquatic plants (such as java moss, green cabomba, etc.). Dwarf shrimp like the cover that plants provide, they love to graze on the plants, and the plants help keep the water clear.CARE GUIDELINES:- Temperature: 70° - 78° F (21° - 26° C) - pH: 6.2 - 6.8 - KH: 0 - 10 dKH - Minimum tank size: 2 gallons - Average adult size: 1 - 1.5 inches (2.5 - 3.8 cm) - Average purchase size: 1/8 - 1/2 inch (.32 - 1.3 cm)