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Caridina cf. Babaulti var. Blue (Blue babaulti shrimp)


   

Origin: India - South Asia.
Appearance: The babaulti shrimp come in a wide range of colours. Selective breeding is required in order to maintain a colour. Without selective breeding the colouration of these shrimps will be a mixture of colours. The body is slightly larger than that of other caridina species.
Sexing: Females are larger than males and are more robust.
Life span: 2 to 2.5 years.
Size: 3 to 4cm.
Sexually mature: From 3 months.
Gestation: About 4 weeks.
Character: Friendly. Not suitable to be kept with larger fish as they will be seen as food.
Tank setup: Aquaria starting at 10 liters. They like to hide in plants. Plants with small leaves and Java moss are very suitable.
Waterconditions: Temperature of 18-28ºC with acidity of pH6.2 to pH7.5 and a water-hardness of 8-15dGH.
Feeding: They will eat algae, detritus(plant waste, organic material),leftover food, boiled vegetables and special shrimp food.
Breeding: Breeding is usually slow and the young are very small. Having a tank with a large amount of organic waste will help in the survival rate of the young shrimp.
Tank mates: Shrimp, small fish and large crayfish.
Copyright photos: © Water-Box.de(left).

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