Crystal red shrimp care
Caridina cantonensis
Crystal red shrimp (Caridina cantonensis) grows to about 2.5 cm (1 in) and needs a tank of at least 30 liters (8 US gallons). Keep it at 20–24 °C (68–75 °F) with a pH of 5.8–6.8.
FreshwaterAdvancedPeacefulPrefers soft water
Adult size2.5 cm · 1 in
Smallest tank30 L · 8 gal
Temperature20–24 °C · 68–75 °F
pH5.8–6.8
GroupGroups of 10+
TemperamentPeaceful
SwimsBottom
DietOmnivore
Usually fine with
Neon tetraGuppyCardinal tetraBronze corydorasZebra danioHarlequin rasboraBristlenose plecoCherry barbOtocinclusEmber tetraChili rasboraCelestial pearl danio
Avoid with
AngelfishMollySwordtailKuhli loachGerman blue ramFancy goldfishPearl gouramiParadise fishRosy barbPictus catfishClown loachYoyo loach
Track your tank with Guppi
Log water tests by tapping your kit’s colors, get water change reminders and check every tankmate before you buy.
Typical ranges from hobby references, checked by hand. Individual fish and local water vary.
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