Sunkist Orange Shrimp

A vivid shade of orange--some solid, and some with a brighter orange stripe down their backs--adding a brilliant color to the aquarium.  These shrimp are peaceful and will not harm other aquarium inhabitants or plants. They are hardier and easier to care for than Caridina species. Their small bio-load means that they are an excellent addition to low-tech and planted tanks.  These shrimp aid in keeping the tank clean--eating algae, biofilm, dead plants, leftover fish food, and shrimp pellets--contributing to the health of aquarium inhabitants.

Water Parameters: 

Temperature: 66-78°F
pH: 7.0-7.4
KH: 3-14
GH: 5-8
Tank Size: 2 gallons minimum for a group; 5 gallons or more is recommended
Purchase Size: 0.25 inches
Adult Size: 1.25 inches

Care and Feeding: 

These shrimp are a great choice for beginners and for low-maintenance home aquariums.  Because of their small size, sensitivity to water quality, and tendency to graze on algae, biofilm, and decaying plant matter, these shrimp do not require large amounts of food. In a well-established, planted tank, they can be fed daily, or as little as twice a week. They will feed on blanched vegetables, Katappa (Indian Almond) leaves, commercial food such as flakes, pellets, shrimp sticks, or algae wafers, or frozen bloodworms to encourage breeding.  They can even eat mulberry leaves, and boiled vegetable scraps such as carrots, broccoli, zucchini, and romaine lettuce.  

Compatible Tank Mates:

These dwarf shrimp and their babies will be eaten by larger fish, such as cichlids, angelfish, gourami, and goldfish. They are best kept with small, peaceful fish, such as  neon tetras, small rasboras, guppies, or pygmy corydoras, or in a shrimp-only tank. Hiding spots such as caves or large plants will encourage breeding.