Familia: Atyidae
Gamba abeja cristal roja es un morfo Caridina rojo y blanco. Alcanza 2–2.5 cm; agua blanda, ácida y muy estable a 20–26 °C.
Caridina cantonensis 'Crystal Red' — the Crystal Bee Shrimp — is a selective-bred Atyidae morph. In the aquarium it stays a very peaceful, striking red-and-white grazer. Plan on 2–2.5 cm of adult shrimp at 20–26 °C in soft acidic water; it is sensitive to nitrate swings, and suits dedicated shrimp keepers.
Solo para expertos. Very peaceful; Groups of 10 or more.
Mantén el agua a 20–26 °C. 20–26 °C stable range. Stable 20–26 °C; consistency matters more than the exact number.
Alcanza 2–2.5 cm; es bottom — grazing moss and leaf litter. Acuario mínimo de 30 L.
Biofilm grazer; specialized bee-shrimp foods. Dos pequeñas comidas al día.
Very peaceful. Compañeros recomendados: Other soft-water Caridina morphs — Interbreed — keep lines separate, Otocinclus and small peaceful fish — Safe with adult shrimp. Evita Hard alkaline water fish — Opposite water chemistry, Copper-based medications — Lethal to all invertebrates.
Su hábitat natural es Selective-bred form of the Hong Kong hill-stream Caridina, en soft, acidic, ultra-stable aquariums.
Breeds in freshwater, but sensitive — stable soft acidic water required. Females are deeper-bodied with a curved underbelly.