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Black Galaxy Pinto Caridina Shrimp
Add dramatic black-and-white contrast to your shrimp aquarium with Black Galaxy Pinto Caridina Shrimp. These selectively bred Taiwan Bee/Pinto-type shrimp are known for pale galaxy-like spotting and variable dark patterns. This is a lower-grade selection , offering individual variation rather than guaranteed high-grade snowflake or fishbone markings. Best suited to mature aquariums with stable, soft, acidic water.
Common Name: Black Galaxy Pinto Caridina Shrimp (Low Grade)Scientific Name: Caridina sp. (Taiwan Bee / Pinto hybrid line)Origin: Captive-bred ornamental hybrid; no single wild originMaximum Size: 2–2.5 cm (0.8–1 inch)
Black Galaxy Pinto Caridina Shrimp Water Parameters
pH
5.5–6.6
GH
3–5 dGH
KH
0–1 dKH
TDS
100–180 ppm
Temperature
18–25°C (64–78°F)
Stable conditions matter more than chasing exact numbers. These ranges are retained from the original product listing.
About Black Galaxy Pinto Caridina Shrimp Black Galaxy Pinto shrimp are selectively bred Taiwan Bee/Pinto-type Caridina hybrids, admired for contrasting pale spots against dark body colour. Some display fishbone-style dorsal markings, while others have simpler patterns. This listing is for lower-grade shrimp, so spot density, pattern definition and colour coverage vary; premium snowflake or fishbone markings are not guaranteed.
Aquarium Setup & Care Keep these shrimp in a mature, fully cycled aquarium with soft, acidic, low-KH water. Active buffering aquasoil and RO/DI water remineralized with a GH-only Caridina mineral are commonly used. Provide mosses, plants, established biofilm and hiding places, along with sponge filtration or a protected intake. Keep ammonia and nitrite at zero and avoid abrupt changes in temperature or water chemistry.
Feeding & Nutrition Breeding Black Galaxy Pinto Caridina Shrimp Breeding is possible in a mature, stable soft-water aquarium. Females carry eggs that hatch into miniature shrimp, and dense moss and established biofilm support young shrimp. Because Pinto and Galaxy patterns come from selectively bred hybrid lines, offspring may show a wide variety of spotting, stripes and colours. Keep a dedicated colony and select breeders carefully if maintaining a particular pattern is your goal.
Acclimation & Live Shipping Inspect shrimp promptly upon arrival. These soft-water Caridina can be sensitive to differences in temperature, pH and dissolved minerals; careful, gradual acclimation such as drip acclimation is recommended. Avoid abrupt changes. Orders are supported by The Wet Leaf's 100% Live Arrival Guarantee, subject to published terms.
Frequently Asked Questions Are these high-grade Snowflake shrimp? No. This listing is for lower-grade Black Galaxy Pinto shrimp; markings vary and dense snowflake spotting is not guaranteed.What is the difference between Galaxy and Fishbone? Galaxy refers to pale spots, often on the head, while Fishbone describes a branching dorsal stripe pattern. A shrimp may show both.Are they beginner-friendly? They are better suited to aquarists experienced with stable, soft, acidic Caridina aquariums.Will the offspring look like their parents? Not necessarily. Pinto hybrid genetics can produce a range of colours and patterns.
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