Scientific
Name
 Caridina sp.
Common
Names
 Tiger Shrimp
Origin
 Asia
Water
Parameters
 Temp: 70 to 78
PH: 6.5 to 8.4
Total Hardness: 100 to 250
Feeding
 Scavenger, Algae, Detritus, Dead Plant and animal matter, flakes and pellets
Maximum Size
 1 inch
Breeding
 Temp: 78
PH: 7.0
Total Hardness: 100 to 200
Notes: One of the more sensitive shrimp. Breed readily in the proper
conditions. Breed in 100% freshwater. Click HERE for more info.
Compatibility
 Species With Possible Hybridization: Bumblebee Shrimp, Bee Shrimp,
Chrystal Red Shrimp, all (Cardina sp.)
Safe to Mix With: small tetras, dwarf rainbow fish, snails, Cherry Res,
Browns, Rainbow Shrimp, Green Shrimp, Filter Feeder Shrimp
Never Mix With: Large Macrobrachium, Larger fish, most crayfish, crabs
Additional
Comments
 These shrimp have been for me one of the most challenging to breed. They
seem to be more sensitive to water chemistry. Not recommended as a first
attempt at aquarium shrimp.
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