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Crystal Red Shrimp Caridina cf. cantonensis

Water: Freshwater

Crystal Red Shrimp photo
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Crystal Red Shrimp photo
Wikimedia Commons • DirkBlankenhaus • CC BY-SA 3.0
Crystal Red Shrimp photo
Wikimedia Commons • DirkBlankenhaus • CC BY-SA 3.0

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Overview

Scientific name
Caridina cf. cantonensis
Origin region
Hong Kong
Care level
Challenging
Level in tank
Bottom
Adult size (cm)
2.50
Minimum tank (L)
20
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Omnivore

Water parameters

Temperature (°C)
20.0–24.0
pH
5.50–6.80
GH (dGH)
3.0–6.0
KH (dKH)
0.5–3.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–0.00

Habitat & environment

Hong Kong

Feeding

Omnivore

Temperament & behaviour

Peaceful

Breeding & care

Egg carrier; specialised breeding.

Notes

Requires soft, acidic water; sensitive.

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Created: 2025-09-02 22:37:06
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