Caridina Shrimp

Amano Shrimp are translucent freshwater shrimp with rows of dark flank markings. They graze on algae and biofilm but still need suitable supplementary food. The breeding or capture origin of this stock has not been confirmed.

The Crystal Red Shrimp (CRS) is the crown jewel of the freshwater shrimp hobby. Known for their striking, opaque candy-cane stripes of brilliant red and pure white, they are a breathtaking addition to any specialized setup. Unlike Neocaridina, these are Caridina shrimp, which means they require strict water parameters to survive and breed. You MUST use RO (Reverse Osmosis) water remineralized with specialized GH+ salts, and an active buffering substrate (like ADA Amazonia) to keep the pH acidic (around 6.0-6.5). While they are demanding, successfully keeping and breeding CRS is a highly rewarding badge of honor for any aquarist. Our stock is home-bred, ensuring they are much hardier than imported specimens.

The Crystal Black Shrimp (CBS), or Black Bee Shrimp, is the wild-type ancestor of the famous Crystal Red Shrimp, selectively bred for intense, opaque black and white banding. Their high-contrast, tuxedo-like appearance makes them one of the most elegant invertebrates available in the hobby. Like their red counterparts, CBS require a strict, dedicated environment with RO water, GH+ remineralizer, and active buffering soil to maintain a low pH and zero KH. They thrive in cooler, highly oxygenated water with plenty of biofilm, cholla wood, and leaf litter (like Indian Almond leaves). When provided with these pristine conditions, they are active grazers and will breed readily, rewarding dedicated hobbyists with miniature black-and-white replicas.