Five new species of shrimp in the genus Caridina have been discovered by a team of researchers who published their findings in ZooKeys. All species were discovered in Lake Poso,… Read More »Five new shrimp species discovered in Lake Poso, Indonesia
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases through links on this website. Shrimp truly come in every color imaginable. For many of them, it is a matter of… Read More »Color-changing shrimp: Chameleon shrimp and Ninja shrimp
Pinto is the name given to a few variations of the caridina cantonensis species. They differ from regular crystal shrimp due to their color – red or black with white… Read More »Pinto Shrimp / Galaxy Shrimp Care Sheet (Caridina Cantonensis)
The Caridina cantonensis is a tiny striped shrimp originary from Taiwan. It has become a rather common guest in aquarium tanks worldwide and comes in three color variations: the orange… Read More »Tiger Shrimp Care Sheet (Caridina Cantonensis)
Cherry shrimp are dwarf shrimp particularly sought out for ther vibrant colors, which come innumerable different variations. They belong to the neocaridina genus, and are rather small in size (even more so than many other types of dwarf shrimp). Last by not least, this species rocks not one, but three (!) scientific names: neocaridina davidi, neocaridina heteropoda, neocaridina denticulata sinensis.
Shrimp Keep Caresheet Difficulty: Moderate Size: 1-1.5 inches (2-3 cm) Color: White and red or black Behavior: They are very peaceful yet very voracious and on a never-ending quest for… Read More »Crystal Shrimps Care 101
The personality of the Amano shrimp and its restless endeavour makes it one of the most popular pet shrimps in the hobby. This variety is a dwarf white, almost transparent… Read More »Amano Shrimp Care Sheet (Caridina Multidentata)