
Common Name | Cardinal Shrimp, White Glove shrimp, Sulawesi shrimp |
Scientific Name |
Caridina dennerli
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Wild Origin | Indonesia |
Maximum Size
|
1.5 – 2.5 cm or 0.5 – 1 inch
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Cardinal Shrimp Care:
Tank Parameters Required:
pH |
7.5 - 8.5 |
gH | 6 - 8 |
kH |
4 - 8 |
TDS | 200 - 250 |
Temperature | 26-30 C or 77 - 86 F |
Temperament: Cardinal Shrimp must never be added to newly cycled aquaria, as they simply will not survive. The tank should be biologically mature, with crushed coral or coral sand mixed into the regular substrate, which will help to maintain a high pH. Filtration should be light.
Breeding: Difficult
Difficulty: Moderate
*All pictures shown are for illustration purposes only. Actual product may vary due to natural variation with livestock*