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Caridina cantonensis (Red Tiger Shrimp)

Family: Caridina

Distribution: The Red Tiger Shrimp is distributed in wild Chinese streams.
PH: 6.5 – 7.5
Temperature: 15 – 27°C (59 – 81°F)
Hardness: 3 – 10 dKH

Description: This Caridina shrimp has red stripes, black eyes and an orange or yellow tail.  Males are 2.5 cm in length; females are slightly larger at 3 cm.  [...]

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Caridina cantonensis (Bee Shrimp)

Family: Caridina

Distribution: The Bee Shrimp, a direct relative of the popular Crystal Red Shrimp, originates from southern China.
PH: 6.5 – 7.5
Temperature: 18 – 26°C (64 – 78°F)
Hardness: 4 – 6 gH; 1 – 2 kH

Description:  The Bee Shrimp comes in a wide range of patterns.  Its distinctive feature is its four white [...]

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Caridina cf. cantonensis (Tiger Shrimp)

Family: Caridina

Distribution: The Tiger Shrimp, one of the more popular Caridinas, originates from Southeast Asia.
PH: 6.0 – 7.5
Temperature: 20 – 24°C (68 – 75°F)
Hardness: 3 – 10 dKH

Description:  The Tiger Shrimp has a yellow head and black tail, along with black stripes that stretch along its body.  Males reach a smallish 2.5 [...]

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Caridina cantonensis (Blue Tiger Shrimp)

Family: Caridina
Distribution: Caridina cf. cantonensis, or Blue Tiger Shrimp, have their origins in southern China.
PH: 6.5 – 7.5
Temperature: 15– 27°C (59 – 81°F)
Hardness: 3 – 6 dH (General Hardness); 1 – 2 dH (Carbonate Hardness)

Description:  Blue Tigers have only recently been introduced to the hobby.  This small shrimp, which reaches 3 cm in [...]

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