Crystal Red Shrimp (Caridina cf. cantonensis) – Bred by Aquatic Arts

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Our Bred by Aquatic Arts Crystal Red Shrimp are striking ornamental shrimp raised in-house for premium color, pattern clarity, and stability. These selectively bred Caridina shrimp display vivid white and red banding that adds elegant contrast to any freshwater aquascape.

As peaceful scavengers, they thrive in planted tanks and love to graze on biofilm, algae, and botanicals. Our domestic breeding program ensures high-quality genetics and shrimp that are well-adjusted to aquarium life.

What We Love About These Shrimp:

• Bred in-house at Aquatic Arts for quality, coloration, and hardiness

• Beautiful contrast of red and white banded patterns

• Excellent biofilm grazers and algae controllers

• Peaceful and social—ideal for shrimp-only or mixed Caridina tanks

• Perfect for natural-style and botanical aquascapes

Aquascaping:

Crystal Red Shrimp thrive in stable, planted aquariums that mimic their natural softwater habitat.

• Plants: Mosses (Java Moss, Christmas Moss), Anubias Nana Petite, Bucephalandra, Subwassertang

• Hardscape: Cholla Wood, Driftwood, Lava Rock, and Shrimp Hides for cover and surface area

• Botanicals: Add the AquaZen Leaf Starter Pack or Aquatic Arts Botanical Breeder Combo Pack to introduce tannins, soften the water, and boost natural biofilm growth—ideal for foraging and molting support

These shrimp are especially sensitive to water quality, so we recommend using buffered substrate and RO water with appropriate remineralization for long-term success.

Diet and Feeding:

Crystal Red Shrimp require a plant-based, mineral-rich diet to support healthy molting, growth, and color intensity.

Recommended Foods:
🔸 Aquatic Arts Snowflake Premium Shrimp Food – Long-lasting soybean hulls that promote biofilm growth and don't foul water
🔸 Aquatic Arts Pollen Granules Premium Shrimp Food – Packed with vitamins, minerals, and immune-boosting ingredients
🔸 Aquatic Arts Sinking Pellets – A daily staple high in plant protein and perfect for group feeding

We now offer a sample pack of all of our shrimp diets. 

Supplement with blanched spinach, Indian Almond Leaves, and occasional botanicals for enrichment.

Tank Mates and Compatibility:

Crystal Red Shrimp are best kept in species-only tanks or with other peaceful invertebrates.
✔️ Compatible with: Other softwater Caridina, Nerite Snails, and peaceful nano fish (with caution)
❌ Avoid: Larger or predatory fish, or even some dwarf cichlids that may prey on shrimp

Recommended Tank Parameters:

• Temperature: 68° – 76° F (20° – 24.5° C)

• pH: 6.2 – 6.8

• dGH: 4 – 6

• dKH: 0 – 2

• TDS: 100 – 200 ppm

• Minimum Tank Size: 5 gallons

Buffered substrate and remineralized RO/DI water are recommended for long-term success.

Breeding:

These shrimp breed readily in stable, softwater setups. Females carry eggs beneath their tail for around 28 days. Baby shrimp hatch as miniature versions of the adults and feed on biofilm, algae, and powdered shrimp foods. A mature, plant-heavy tank supports higher survival rates.

Care Guidelines:

• Diet: Algae, biofilm, and Aquatic Arts premium shrimp foods

• Behavior: Peaceful, highly social, best kept in groups

• Origin: Bred by Aquatic Arts (USA)

• Average Adult Size: 1 – 1.2 inches (2.5 – 3 cm)

• Average Purchase Size: 0.25 – 0.75 inch (0.63 – 1.9 cm)

Add a splash of elegance and refined beauty to your aquascape with our Bred by Aquatic Arts Crystal Red Shrimp—ideal for seasoned keepers and serious shrimp enthusiasts alike.

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