Family: Caridina
Distribution: The Crystal White Bee shrimp has its origins in southern Chinese waters.
PH: 6.5 – 7.5
Temperature: 15– 26°C (59 – 78°F)
Hardness: 1 – 4°d
Description: The male Crystal White Bee Shrimp will grow a length of 2.5 cm; females will be slightly larger at 3 cm. This species has a series of small white lines that run across a transparent body. The female’s eggs are a blue-green colour.
Diet: Bee shrimps are herbivorous and will enjoy moss, riccia, catfish tablets and algae wafers.
Breeding: This species breeds in a similar way to other bee shrimp, particularly its cousin, the Crystal Red Shrimp.
Comments: Provide plenty of plant life and excellent water conditions for the young offspring to thrive. You need not have a tank greater than 10 litres in volume. Be sure to watch your Crystal White Bee Shrimp closely to monitor any changes in their behaviour. Be careful to rid your tank of excessive undissolved substances to keep this species in top health.
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Recommended Compatible Species: There is not a great deal of information on this species, but avoid keeping with aggressive fish and other members of the Cardinia family unless you want to promote interbreeding.
Originally posted 2010-01-18 07:56:57. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
