Caridina cf. Cantonensis Crystal Red (Red Crystal Bee Shrimp)
Origin: Japan (bred).
Appearance: Average sized shrimp which will grow up to 3cm. The Crystal Red is a variant of the bee shrimp. The first one to report this mutation was the Japanese shrimp breeder Hisayasu Suzuki. Due to selective breeding the intensity of the colours have increased. These shrimp are graded based on the red and white ratio.
Sexing: The adult females are larger than the males and more robust.
Life span: Up to 2 years.
Size: 2.5 to 3cm.
Sexually mature: From 3 months onwards.
Gestation: 4 to 5 weeks.
Character: Friendly shrimp. Not to be kept with large fish.
Tank setup: Normal setup for shrimp. Plants with small leafs and Java moss are suitable to have in the tank. These shrimp are sensitive to the water conditions.
Waterconditions: Temperature of 18-28ºC with an acidity of pH6 to pH7.5 and a water hardness to 10dGH.
Feeding: Will eat algae, excessive food, cooked vegetables and detritus. Leafs from beach, alder and oak trees will be eaten as well.
Breeding: Easy breedng when the right waterconditions are met. For breeding am acidity between pH6.4 and pH7.0 is desired as well as a temperature between 21 en 24ºC. Higher temperatures will have a negative effect on the breeding results. The female will carry the eggs until they hatch as small shrimp. Young shrimp will have the distinct colouration right away.
Tank mates: Can be kept together with other shrimpspecies and small fish.
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