Temperature |
18 - 24 °C |
pH value |
6 - 7 |
General hardness (GH) |
5 - 10 °dH |
Carbonate hardness (KH) |
0 - 3 °dH |
Conductance value |
50 - 350 µS |
Aquarium size |
> 10 liters (over 20 liters recommended) |
Recommended quantity |
At least 10 individuals |
Scientific name |
Caridina sp. "Red Fancy Tiger" |
Common name |
Red Fancy Tiger |
Origin |
Captive bred variety. Originally from South China |
Maximum size |
Up to 3,5 cm. Males stay a little bit smaller |
Life expectancy |
Approx. 2 years |
Feeding |
Omnivourous |
Socialization |
Possible with small fish that don't go after shrimp |
Tank layout |
Preferably fine plants and mosses |
Colouring |
red/white pattern |
Breeding |
Berried females release their young after 3-4 days.
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