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Quarantined livestock • Professionally packed • Insulated with weather protection
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Care Level
Advanced
Temperature
65–72°F
pH Range
5.8–6.8
Min. Tank
10 gallons
Blue Bolt Shrimp$8.99
Species Profile
Blue Bolt Shrimp
Caridina cantonensis
Why We Love This Shrimp
Premium Caridina coloration
Quarantined before shipping
Fascinating patterns
Rewarding to breed
Blue Bolt Shrimp are selectively bred Caridina shrimp known for soft powder-blue to white coloration.
They require more specialized water than Neocaridina and do best in a mature setup built around soft, acidic, stable conditions.
Care Notes
Build the tank around stable soft-water parameters before adding shrimp. Avoid rapid changes in temperature, pH, GH, KH, or TDS.
Feed lightly and provide mature biofilm and moss or other grazing surfaces.
Quick Care Facts
Care Level
Advanced
Temperature
65–72°F
pH Range
5.8–6.8
Min. Tank
10 gallons
Diet
Biofilm, leaf litter, Caridina-specific pellets
Adult Size
~1–1.25 in
What’s Included
Quarantined livestock
Professionally packed
Insulated + weather pack
Free 2-Day at $120+
Species Spotlight
Why We Love This Shrimp
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Deep Blue You Won’t Find at a Pet Store
Blue Bolt colouration is saturated and solid — a dense, opaque blue across the body with clean white banding. It reads completely differently from the washed-out blue shrimp sold in most retail shops.
02
A Rewarding Level of Challenge
Caridina require precision that Neocaridina do not. Hobbyists who put in the setup work — RO water, active substrate, stable parameters — are rewarded with shrimp that consistently thrive and breed.
03
Parameters You Control
Once your RO setup is established, Caridina parameters are stable by design. The substrate buffers pH, the remineraliser fixes TDS, and the shrimp respond to consistency — not constant intervention.
Specialized Setup
Best Kept Species-Only
Caridina shrimp do best in dedicated soft-water setups with stable parameters. Pair with mosses, botanicals, and shrimp-safe plants instead of mixed livestock.
⚠ Do Not Mix With
Any fish — Caridina are best kept in species-only invertebrate setups
Snails or inverts requiring harder or warmer water
Neocaridina — water chemistry requirements are incompatible; keep in separate dedicated tanks
Expert Advice
Razz Aquatics Recommendation
Set up the aquarium well in advance with active substrate and remineralized RO/DI water. Verify stable parameters before the shrimp arrive rather than adjusting the tank after introduction.
Livestock ships Monday and Tuesday, delivering Wednesday and Thursday. Choose your preferred delivery date at checkout.
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Choose Delivery Date
Select your preferred delivery date at checkout. Livestock delivers Wednesday through Thursday.
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Quarantined & Health Checked
Every animal is imported, quarantined on-site, and health-checked before it ships.
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Packed for the Weather
Insulated box with heat or cold pack matched to your local weather forecast.
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Live Arrival Guaranteed
100% Live Arrival Guarantee on every order. Photo any DOA in the sealed bag on the day of delivery and submit a claim through the Start a Claim page. Approved claims are resolved with store credit, refund, or replacement at Razz Aquatics' discretion.See policy →
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Why Order From Razz Aquatics
Quarantined Before Every Shipment
Every animal we sell is imported from trusted suppliers, quarantined in our dedicated facility, and health-checked before it ships. We run over 100 aquariums on-site — each focused on a specific species or color morph.
This is a family-owned operation. We pack every order ourselves and stand behind it with a 100% Live Arrival Guarantee. No drop-shipping. No middlemen.
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Dedicated quarantine & holding aquariums on-site
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States served with live livestock delivery
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Common Questions
Blue Bolt Shrimp FAQ
Are Blue Bolt Shrimp beginner friendly?+
No. They are best suited to experienced shrimp keepers because stable soft-water parameters matter greatly.
Should I use tap water?+
Many keepers use RO/DI water remineralized specifically for Caridina because it gives more control over GH, KH, and TDS.
How are Blue Bolt Shrimp shipped?+
Shrimp ship Monday through Wednesday in insulated packaging with weather-appropriate protection and typically arrive within the selected delivery window.
What water do Blue Bolt Shrimp need?+
A practical starting range is 65–72°F and pH 5.8–6.8 with very low KH and stable mineral content.
Do Caridina need active substrate?+
Active buffering substrate is commonly used because it helps maintain the acidic, low-KH conditions these shrimp prefer.
Is there a live arrival guarantee?+
Yes. Every order is covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee. Photograph any DOA in the sealed bag on delivery day and submit a claim through the Start a Claim page.
Live plants give shrimp constant grazing surfaces, sheltered hiding spots for shrimplets, and promote the natural biofilm growth shrimp feed on. Every plant is shrimp-safe and ships safely alongside livestock.
