Family: Caridina
Distribution: The Red Goldflake Shrimp is distributed in the waters of Sulawesi, Indonesia
PH: 7.0 – 8.5
Temperature: 26 – 29°C (78 – 85°F)
Hardness: 5 kH; gH 12
Description: This Caridina shrimp, which measures around 2.5 cm in length, has a visually appealing red and gold colouration. The dark maroon colour, coupled with its gold speckles around the body, provide a beautiful, unique contrast. There does not seem to be much difference in colour between males and females.
Diet: The Red Goldflake Shrimp can be fed the same diet as any other Sulawesi shrimp. Spinach, lettuce, prepared shrimp food and algae water will do the job. You should only feed it once a day, but in saying that, this Sulawesi species seems to prefer being fed at night.
Breeding: The Red Goldflake Shrimp can be bred in freshwater. The female will keep the eggs – 20 – 25 in total – attached to her body for 3 – 4 weeks. The young shrimp will be carbon copies of their parents, albeit much smaller.
Comments: Keep Red Goldflake Shrimp in tanks of at least 15 gallons, with no more than one shrimp per gallon of water. You may choose to decorate your tank with sand, rocks and plants, which will simulate the species’ natural environment. This species should only be attempted by experienced hobbyists as it requires plenty of attention.
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Recommended Compatible Species: Red Goldflakes are reasonably shy and much happier within their own tribe. They are best kept in a tank of their own. It certainly should not be housed with large, aggressive fish, for obvious reasons. If you must keep this in a community tank, it is most likely suited to other dwarf shrimp species.
Originally posted 2010-01-18 08:30:01. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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