{"product_id":"crystal-red-caridina-shrimp-mixed-grade-copy","title":"Crystal Black Caridina Shrimp Mixed Grade","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"wetleaf-shrimp-guide\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd striking black-and-white contrast to your planted aquarium with Crystal Black Caridina Shrimp. These peaceful bee shrimp are known for their elegant banding and constant grazing activity. This \u003cstrong\u003emixed-grade selection\u003c\/strong\u003e offers naturally varied patterns and colour coverage, making each shrimp distinctive. Best kept in a mature aquarium with stable, soft, slightly acidic water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crystal Black Caridina Shrimp (Mixed Grade)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCaridina cf. cantonensis\u003c\/em\u003e (Crystal Black \/ Bee Shrimp)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Captive-bred ornamental strain; ancestral bee shrimp originate from southern China and Hong Kong\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 cm (0.8–1.2 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"border:1px solid #dce2e5;border-radius:8px;padding:14px;margin:18px 0\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color:#708090;margin-top:0\"\u003eCrystal Black Caridina Shrimp Water Parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e7e9\"\u003epH\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e7e9\"\u003e6.0–6.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e7e9\"\u003eGH\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e7e9\"\u003e3–6 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e7e9\"\u003eKH\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e7e9\"\u003e0–1 dKH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e7e9\"\u003eTDS\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e7e9\"\u003e100–200 ppm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e7e9\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e7e9\"\u003e18–25°C (64–78°F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:.9em;margin-bottom:0\"\u003eStable conditions matter more than chasing exact numbers. These ranges are retained from the existing product listing; many breeders maintain narrower targets within them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #dce2e5;padding:12px 0\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:#34444b\"\u003eAbout Crystal Black Caridina Shrimp\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:10px 0 0\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrystal Black Shrimp are selectively bred black-and-white bee shrimp from the Caridina cantonensis species complex. Their dark bands contrast with white markings, with the amount, opacity and pattern of each colour varying by individual. This is a mixed-grade selection, so a specific premium grade or banding pattern is not guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #dce2e5;padding:12px 0\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:#34444b\"\u003eAquarium Setup \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:10px 0 0\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrystal Black Shrimp do best in a mature, fully cycled aquarium with stable, soft, slightly acidic water and very low KH. Active buffering aquasoil and RO\/DI water remineralized with a GH-only Caridina mineral are commonly used. Provide mosses, plants, hiding places and mature biofilm, along with sponge filtration or a protected intake. Keep ammonia and nitrite undetectable and avoid sudden changes in chemistry, temperature or copper-containing medications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #dce2e5;padding:12px 0\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:#34444b\"\u003eFeeding \u0026amp; Nutrition\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:10px 0 0\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrystal Black Shrimp graze on biofilm and soft algae but benefit from a balanced supplemental diet. Feed small portions and remove leftovers to protect water quality. Explore \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bacter-ae-glasgarten\"\u003eGlasGarten Bacter AE\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mk-breed-baby-shrimp-food-40ml\"\u003eMK-Breed Baby Shrimp Food\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/4in1-basic-mix-shrimp-lollies-glasgarten\"\u003eGlasGarten 4-in-1 Shrimp Lollies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #dce2e5;padding:12px 0\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:#34444b\"\u003eBreeding Crystal Black Caridina Shrimp\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:10px 0 0\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrystal Black Shrimp can breed in mature, stable soft-water aquariums. Females carry eggs under the abdomen, and the young hatch as miniature shrimp that benefit from dense moss and established biofilm. Mixed-grade parents can produce varied black-and-white patterns and opacity. Keep a dedicated breeding colony and select adults with preferred markings if maintaining a consistent line is your goal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #dce2e5;padding:12px 0\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:#34444b\"\u003eAcclimation \u0026amp; Live Shipping\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:10px 0 0\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspect shrimp promptly upon arrival and acclimate carefully to differences in temperature, pH and dissolved minerals. Gradual acclimation, such as drip acclimation, is commonly used for soft-water Caridina. Avoid abrupt changes. Orders are supported by The Wet Leaf's 100% Live Arrival Guarantee, subject to published terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #dce2e5;padding:12px 0\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:#34444b\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:10px 0 0\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between Crystal Black and Crystal Red Shrimp?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both are closely related bee shrimp with similar care needs. Crystal Blacks display black-and-white markings instead of red-and-white markings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does mixed grade mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e Individuals vary in black-and-white coverage, opacity and banding; a specific grade is not guaranteed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Crystal Black and Crystal Red Shrimp breed together?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Their offspring can carry mixed colour-line genetics, so keep separate colonies if maintaining a particular breeding line matters.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre Crystal Black Shrimp beginner-friendly?\u003c\/strong\u003e They are better suited to aquarists prepared to maintain stable, soft, acidic water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin:20px 0;padding:14px;border-left:4px solid #708090;background:#f4f6f7\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:0\"\u003eNew to Keeping Shrimp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn about aquarium setup, water chemistry, feeding and breeding in our Aquascape Academy. Crystal Black Caridina require different water conditions from most Neocaridina shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-to-start-a-shrimp-aquarium-complete-beginner-s-guide\"\u003eRead Our Shrimp Aquarium Beginner's Guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Your Shrimp Aquarium\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bacter-ae-glasgarten\"\u003eGlasGarten Bacter AE\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mk-breed-baby-shrimp-food-40ml\"\u003eMK-Breed Baby Shrimp Food\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/4in1-basic-mix-shrimp-lollies-glasgarten\"\u003eGlasGarten Shrimp Lollies\u003c\/a\u003e for supplemental feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Wet Leaf","offers":[{"title":"Adult","offer_id":67843580756051,"sku":null,"price":6.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Juvenile","offer_id":67843580788819,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1838\/5353\/files\/Crystal_black.jpg?v=1792700145","url":"https:\/\/thewetleaf.ca\/products\/crystal-red-caridina-shrimp-mixed-grade-copy","provider":"The Wet Leaf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}