Family: Atyidae
Distribution: The White Tiger Shrimp originates from Okayama, Japan. It is often called the Okayama Shrimp.
PH: 6.5 – 7.5
Temperature: 15 – 27°C (59 – 81°F)
Hardness: 3 – 15 dKH
Description: The White Tiger Shrimp may come in various different colours, but the offspring is transparent. Males are usually 3 cm in length; females will be slightly larger at 4 cm. This species has a distinctively thick, white colour.
Diet: Not a great deal is known about this species, but it would presumably eat the same foods as other Neocaridina species. It would probably enjoy a varied diet of vegetables, fish pellets and bloodworms.
Breeding: Again, there is not much information available on this species breeding habits. It will most likely share the same characteristics as the Yellow Shrimp, given its distribution. Most Neocaridinas are easy to breed and do not require many specific conditions.
Comments: The White Tiger Shrimp has a preference for pH levels below 7.0. Decorate your tank in similar fashion to other Neocaridina species, with plenty of plants and hiding places.
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Recommended Compatible Species: Housing with other Neocaridinas and Caridinas may lead to interbreeding.
Originally posted 2010-01-21 19:36:08. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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