Family: Caridina
Distribution: Caridina sp. cantonensis, or Black Tiger Shrimp, is selectively bred from the regular Tiger Shrimp. They reportedly originate from Southeast Asia.
PH: 7.0 – 7.5
Temperature: 22– 24°C (71 – 74°F)
Hardness: 3 – 10 dKH
Description: Black Tiger Shrimp males reach 2.5 cm in length; females are slightly longer. There are two different types of Caridina sp. cantonesis – one with normal black eyes and ones with orange eyes and a heftier price tag. It is unknown how the orange eyes were introduced into this species. You can expect the Black Tiger to live approximately 1 – 2 years.
Diet: The Black Tiger Shrimp can be feed leaves, spinach, prawn and other dry foods.
Breeding: Caridina sp. cantonensis is a reasonably difficult species to breed. Strict attention must be paid to its favoured water conditions because the Black Tiger is fragile due to poor genetics. The sexually mature female may display a saddle if her colouration is good.
Comments: Try not to change the water temperature and chemistry too often. Black Tigers should be kept in a tank anywhere between 40 – 90 litres. It is a difficult species to maintain and should only be attempted by experienced hobbyists.
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Recommended Compatible Species: This shrimp is easy to maintain but should not be housed with large, aggressive fish. It will get along easily with other dwarf shrimp, including the Amano Shrimp, Bumblebee Shrimp and the Bamboo Shrimp.
Originally posted 2009-12-20 11:02:08. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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