Red Crystal Ornamental Shrimp - Caridina sp

Red Crystal ornamental shrimp also called red bee has a scientific name Caridina sp. The shrimp can grow up to 3.5 cm in size and require cold water that ranges between 21-27 degrees Celsius.

Red Crystal shrimp is an ornamental shrimp which are very sensitive compared to other types, this happens because of the varied genetic heritage. This shrimp has a relatively high price. Because this shrimp requires special handling when deliver it. If health is in good condition shrimp, the shrimp will be very active. But if only a few moves and not very active, water parameters need to be checked.

Every night, lighting should be extinguished. Never give anti-parasitic drugs or any chemicals into the water, because it will be able to kill the fish. The water should be changed at least once a week so that the water quality is always maintained. Required ph range between 6-7.  Cold temperatures can make this quick shrimp breeding. Note that pH value does not decline too much, because the water situation which resulted in the weakening of sour shrimp shell, making it easier for bacteria to invade the body is striped shrimp. This is the cause of the alkaline water make shrimp more brightly colored than the fish in acidic water. Note also the value of nitrate and ammonia in the water, at least close to the value 0.

Ideally, red crystal ornamental shrimp -filled aquarium plants need, so the shrimp can hide and always get food. In general, these shrimp are not causing damage to the plant, but he only ate the plants that have withered, and algae growing on the plant. This is because most plants they eat less for the software, but to plant moss and Riccia they can eat them easily. In addition to vegetables are tender, you can also give him a snack made ​​from meat. You also can provide instant foods such as algae wafers and pellet quality.