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Yellow Cheek Shrimp Caridina cf. cantonensis (Yellow Cheek)

Water: Freshwater

Yellow Cheek Shrimp photo
Wikimedia Commons • Citron • CC BY-SA 3.0

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Overview

Scientific name
Caridina cf. cantonensis (Yellow Cheek)
Origin region
South China
Care level
Difficult
Level in tank
Bottom
Adult size (cm)
2.60
Minimum tank (L)
20
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Omnivore

Water parameters

Temperature (°C)
18.0–25.0
pH
6.00–7.00
GH (dGH)
3.0–6.0
KH (dKH)
0.0–3.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–1.00

Habitat & environment

South China

Feeding

Omnivore

Temperament & behaviour

Peaceful

Breeding & care

Soft acidic water, lots of cover.

Notes

Bee-type with yellow facial patches. TDS 80–140.

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Created: 2025-09-03 01:08:57
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