Gamba rojo vino (Caridina sp. 'Wine Red')

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura

26–29 °C

pH

7.5–8.5

Dureza GH

6–12 dGH

Tamaño adulto

2–2.5 cm

Tanque mínimo

30 L

Capa de nado

Bottom — grazing rock and shell surfaces

Dificultad

Avanzada

Temperamento

Very peaceful

Descripción de la especie

Wine Red Shrimp is the deep burgundy form sold in the hobby as Caridina cf. babaulti 'Wine Red' — part of the widespread babaulti species complex of South and Southeast Asia, small atyids famous for their hardiness and unusual color range. Unlike the cantonensis bee shrimp, wine reds tolerate — in fact prefer — moderately hard, neutral water around 20-26 °C and pH 6.5-7.8, which makes them a forgiving bridge between neocaridina ease and caridina looks. The color is the point: a rich, dark wine red that deepens with age, especially on females, over a body of 2.5-3 cm. In the aquarium they are peaceful, active grazers that clear algae from plants and decor without touching healthy leaves, and they mix safely with cherries since their water needs overlap — though different species keep the gene pools apart. Breeding is straightforward freshwater: the female carries 15-25 eggs, the young hatch as miniature adults, and a stable colony builds quickly. A dark wine school against bright green moss is one of the most elegant combinations in a planted tank.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat

Deep, hot, alkaline crater lake with rocky shores

Corriente

Gentle current

Oxígeno disuelto

High oxygen

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato

Crushed coral or sandy rock to buffer alkalinity

Decoración dura

Rocks and shell gravel with algae cover

Plantas

Algae-covered rocks instead of demanding plants

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad

Groups of 10 or more

Dieta

Algae and aufwuchs grazer; spirulina foods

Compañeros recomendados

• Neocaridina davidi morphs — Different species, overlapping chemistry — safe, no hybrid risk
• Small peaceful community fish — Adults safe; moss for shrimplets
• Otocinclus catfish — Gentle algae companion
• Freshwater snails — Peaceful cleanup allies

Evitar con

• Copper-based medications — Lethal to all invertebrates
• Large predatory fish — Shrimp are prey
• Very soft acidic setups — Not harmful, but unnecessary and stressful

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual

Females are larger and carry the deepest wine color; males slimmer and lighter red.

Método de cría

Breeds readily in freshwater. Females carry 15-25 eggs for about three weeks; hatchlings are miniature adults. Colonies multiply steadily in a stable, mature tank.

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