{"product_id":"super-crystal-red-caridina-shrimp-mixed-grade","title":"Super Crystal Red Caridina Shrimp Mixed Grade","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"wetleaf-shrimp-guide\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring 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 \u003cstrong\u003emixed-grade selection\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Super Crystal Red Caridina Shrimp (Mixed Grade)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCaridina cf. cantonensis\u003c\/em\u003e (Super Crystal Red bee shrimp line)\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\"\u003eSuper Crystal Red 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 original product listing; many breeders target a narrower range 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 Super Crystal Red Caridina Shrimp\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:10px 0 0\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuper 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.\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\u003eProvide 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.\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\u003eSuper Crystal Red Shrimp graze on biofilm and soft algae, but also need a varied supplemental diet. Feed sparingly and remove uneaten food 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 Super Crystal Red Caridina Shrimp\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:10px 0 0\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuper 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.\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 sensitive soft-water Caridina. Avoid sudden 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 Super Crystal Red and regular Crystal Red Shrimp?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does mixed grade mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e Individual shrimp vary in colour coverage, opacity and pattern; a particular premium grade is not guaranteed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo Super Crystal Reds need different water from standard Crystal Reds?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. They generally share the same soft, acidic, low-KH bee-shrimp requirements.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan they breed with other Crystal Red Shrimp?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Closely related bee-shrimp colour lines can interbreed, so separate colonies are best for preserving a specific look.\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. Super Crystal Red Caridina need 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":67843695935571,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1838\/5353\/files\/uuid_CF641426-2D13-4C82-8371-F249E2C5089B_code_001_library_1_type_1_mode_1_loc_true_cap_true.jpg?v=1792700525","url":"https:\/\/thewetleaf.ca\/products\/super-crystal-red-caridina-shrimp-mixed-grade","provider":"The Wet Leaf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}