Crystal Red Shrimp

Crystal Red Shrimp

Caridina cantonensis var. crystal red

Also known as: CRS

💧 Freshwater ✌️ Peaceful 🔴 Advanced 🍽️ Omnivore Schooling (5+)

Stunning red and white banded Caridina shrimp graded by color intensity. Higher grades (SSS) are more opaque white with vibrant red.

Tank Size

10 gal
minimum (15+ preferred)

Temperature

68–76°F
20–24°C

pH Range

5.8–6.8
water acidity

Max Size

1.2"
3.0 cm

Lifespan

1–2 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Bottom
preferred zone

Care Notes

Requires soft, acidic water and active substrate like ADA Aquasoil. Very sensitive to water parameter swings. Not a beginner shrimp.

Feeding

Shrimp pellets, blanched vegetables, bee pollen, and biofilm. Needs mineral supplements for molting.

Compatible Tank Mates

Neon Tetra 1.5" Cardinal Tetra 2" Rummy Nose Tetra 2" Ember Tetra 0.8" Congo Tetra 3.5" Glowlight Tetra 1.5" Harlequin Rasbora 2" Chili Rasbora 0.7" Bloodfin Tetra 2" Lemon Tetra 1.5" Black Neon Tetra 1.5" Diamond Tetra 2.5"

Use Caution With

Black Skirt Tetra 2.5" Serpae Tetra 1.75" Celestial Pearl Danio 1" Zebra Danio 2" Buenos Aires Tetra 3" Green Neon Tetra 1" Silvertip Tetra 2" Colombian Tetra 2.5" Marbled Hatchetfish 1.5" Dwarf Pencilfish 1.2" Coral Red Pencilfish 1.2" Gold Tetra 1.5"

Incompatible With

White Cloud Mountain Minnow 1.5" Angelfish 6" Oscar 14" Discus 8" German Blue Ram 2.5" Jack Dempsey 10" Convict Cichlid 5" Green Terror 8" Severum 8" Blood Parrot Cichlid 8" Texas Cichlid 12" Pike Cichlid 10"

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