Yellow Cheek Shrimp Caridina cf. cantonensis (Yellow Cheek)
Water: Freshwater
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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.