Family: Caridina
Distribution: Caridina breviata, or Bumble Bee Shrimp, originates from the waters of south eastern China, Hong Kong.
PH: 6.5 – 7.5
Temperature: 20– 25°C (68 – 77°F)
Hardness: 8 – 12 gH
Description: The Bumblebee Shrimp will grow approximately 2.5 – 3 cm in length. It has a colouration that ranges from black to brown, white stripes, a brown head and white neck. Unlike the Black Diamond Shrimp, this species does not display any traces of orange colouration.
Diet: Caridina breviata should be given algae, flakes, leaves and pellets. It doesn’t require as much algae as the Amano Shrimp.
Breeding: This species doesn’t have a larval stage; the female will lay 7 – 22 eggs at spawning and these eggs will hatch in around four weeks time. The shrimplets will appear as miniature adults but will lack colour and sexual organs.
Comments: Provide plenty of plant life and, as per all Caridinas, it is advised you house several of both sexes together. Be careful to include regular water changes as part of your maintenance. You need not have a tank greater than 10 litres in volume. However this species may prove quite sensitive – they die easily – and you should watch them closely to monitor any changes in their behaviour.
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Recommended Compatible Species: A peaceful species, Caridina breviata will cause no harm to tank mates. Avoid housing this species with big hungry predators; Bumble Bee Shrimp will thrive best if housed on its own in a tank. If you are going to tank it with other species, be sure to provide hiding spaces and plants. There is reason to believe this species will be incompatible with Crystal Red, Malaya, Dark Green and Black Tiger Shrimp, among others.
Originally posted 2010-01-17 22:03:32. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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