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Super Crystal Red Caridina Shrimp Mixed Grade
Bring rich ruby-red colour and beautiful contrasting markings to your aquascape with Super Crystal Red Caridina Shrimp. These selectively bred bee shrimp are prized for their bold red appearance and peaceful grazing behaviour. This mixed-grade selection includes natural variation in red coverage, white markings and opacity, making each shrimp unique. Best kept in a mature aquarium with stable, soft, slightly acidic water.
Common Name: Super Crystal Red Caridina Shrimp (Mixed Grade)Scientific Name: Caridina cf. cantonensis (Super Crystal Red bee shrimp line)Origin: Captive-bred ornamental strain; ancestral bee shrimp originate from southern China and Hong KongMaximum Size: 2–3 cm (0.8–1.2 inches)
Super Crystal Red Caridina Shrimp Water Parameters
pH
6.0–6.8
GH
3–6 dGH
KH
0–1 dKH
TDS
100–200 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; many breeders target a narrower range within them.
About Super Crystal Red Caridina Shrimp Super Crystal Red Shrimp are a selectively bred red-and-white bee shrimp variety often selected for rich red pigmentation and reduced or more concentrated white markings compared with classic banded Crystal Reds. Appearance varies by line and individual. This listing is mixed grade, so red coverage, white markings and opacity will differ, and no particular show grade or pattern is guaranteed.
Aquarium Setup & Care Provide a mature, fully cycled aquarium with soft, slightly acidic water and very low KH. Active buffering aquasoil and RO/DI water remineralized with a GH-only shrimp mineral are commonly used. Include mosses, plants, mature biofilm and hiding spaces, and use sponge filtration or a protected intake. Ensure ammonia and nitrite are undetectable. Avoid abrupt parameter changes and copper-based medications.
Feeding & Nutrition Breeding Super Crystal Red Caridina Shrimp Super Crystal Reds can breed in a mature, stable soft-water aquarium. Females carry eggs beneath the abdomen and release fully formed shrimplets, which benefit from dense moss and established biofilm. Because this is a mixed-grade selection, offspring may show different red-and-white patterns. A dedicated colony and careful selection of breeding adults can help maintain preferred traits over generations.
Acclimation & Live Shipping Inspect 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 sensitive soft-water Caridina. Avoid sudden changes. Orders are supported by The Wet Leaf's 100% Live Arrival Guarantee, subject to published terms.
Frequently Asked Questions What is the difference between Super Crystal Red and regular Crystal Red Shrimp? Super Crystal Red is a trade designation often used for selectively bred red-dominant Crystal Red lines. Exact appearance and naming conventions can vary by breeder.What does mixed grade mean? Individual shrimp vary in colour coverage, opacity and pattern; a particular premium grade is not guaranteed.Do Super Crystal Reds need different water from standard Crystal Reds? No. They generally share the same soft, acidic, low-KH bee-shrimp requirements.Can they breed with other Crystal Red Shrimp? Yes. Closely related bee-shrimp colour lines can interbreed, so separate colonies are best for preserving a specific look.
New to Keeping Shrimp?
Learn about aquarium setup, water chemistry, feeding and breeding in our Aquascape Academy. Super Crystal Red Caridina need different water conditions from most Neocaridina shrimp.
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