Caridina Shrimp
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Caridina Shrimp

Soft-water Caridina shrimp for experienced keepers using active substrate and controlled mineral levels.

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VarietyAppearanceDifficultySetup
Blue BoltBlue to whiteAdvancedSoft acidic water
Shadow PandaBlack/blue-black and whiteAdvancedSoft acidic water
Pure Red LineRed and whiteAdvancedSoft acidic water
Wine RedDeep burgundy redAdvancedSoft acidic water
Sulawesi ShrimpSpecies-specific colorsAdvancedWarm alkaline water — separate setup

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Are Caridina shrimp beginner friendly?
These soft-water Caridina lines are best for experienced shrimp keepers because stability and mineral control matter greatly.
Do I need RO/DI water for Caridina?
Many keepers use remineralized RO/DI because it gives predictable control over GH, KH, and TDS.
Do Caridina need active substrate?
Active buffering substrate is commonly used to maintain the acidic, low-KH conditions these shrimp prefer.
Can I keep soft-water Caridina with Neocaridina?
It is possible only when parameters overlap, but each group has different ideal conditions. Separate setups make it easier to optimize water chemistry.
Are Sulawesi shrimp the same type of setup?
No. Sulawesi Caridina require warm, alkaline water and should be kept in a dedicated Sulawesi-style aquarium.

About This Collection

Caridina Shrimp

This collection focuses on soft-water Caridina such as Blue Bolt, Shadow Panda, Pure Red Line, and Wine Red Shrimp. These shrimp are more demanding than Neocaridina and are best kept in aquariums built specifically around stable, soft, acidic conditions. A common setup uses remineralized RO/DI water, active buffering substrate, very low KH, gentle filtration, and a mature tank with moss and biofilm. A practical starting range for many of these lines is 65–72°F, pH 5.8–6.8, GH around 4–6, and KH near 0–1. Sulawesi shrimp are also Caridina taxonomically, but they require warm alkaline water and should not be grouped with these soft-water lines. Caridina shrimp ship Monday through Wednesday.

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