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[LOCATED OFFSITE ARRIVED 24-SEP-2025] Red Fancy Tiger Shrimp 1-3cm - Striking Red & White Striped PatternRed Fancy Tiger Shrimp (Caridina sp.) 13 cm Premium patterned Caridina shrimp featuring vivid red coloration and crisp white tiger striping Quick Facts Species: Caridina mariae Red Fancy Tiger Size: Approx. 13 cm Difficulty: Intermediate to Advanced Temperament: Peaceful Tank Size: 40L+ recommended Best Kept: Shrimp colony or species focused setup Is this for you? Good if: You already keep Caridina shrimp You want high contrast patterned shrimp You
Red Fancy Tiger Shrimp (Caridina sp.) – 1–3 cm
Premium patterned Caridina shrimp featuring vivid red coloration and crisp white tiger striping
Quick Facts
- Species: Caridina mariae “Red Fancy Tiger”
- Size: Approx. 1–3 cm
- Difficulty: 🟡 Intermediate to Advanced
- Temperament: Peaceful
- Tank Size: 40L+ recommended
- Best Kept: Shrimp colony or species-focused setup
Is this for you?
✔️ Good if:
- You already keep Caridina shrimp
- You want high-contrast patterned shrimp
- You maintain stable soft water conditions
- You enjoy selective breeding projects
❌ Avoid if:
- You are new to shrimp keeping
- You keep aggressive fish
- You struggle with stable water parameters
- You use hard alkaline water without buffering substrate
Why this shrimp?
Red Fancy Tiger Shrimp are highly sought after for their bold red body colour and striking white tiger-style striping.
These shrimp originate from selective Caridina breeding lines and are valued by hobbyists for both appearance and breeding potential.
Against dark substrate and planted aquariums, their contrast becomes especially dramatic.
Key Features
- Unique red and white striped pattern
- Peaceful algae and biofilm grazer
- Highly collectible Caridina shrimp
- Excellent for shrimp-focused aquascapes
- Popular among selective breeders
Common mistakes
- Unstable water parameters
- Using untreated hard tap water
- Keeping with fish that prey on shrimp
- Skipping remineralisation for RO water
- Rapid pH or temperature swings
Care made simple
- Temperature: 20–26°C
- pH: 6.0–6.8
- GH: 4–6
- KH: 0–2
- Water Type: Soft, stable, slightly acidic
Feeding
- Biofilm and algae grazing
- Specialised shrimp foods
- Blanched vegetables occasionally
- Protein foods in moderation
Pair with
- Caridina shrimp colonies
- Active buffering substrate
- RO water with remineraliser
- Mosses and fine-leaf plants
- Leaf litter and shrimp shelters
Important Notes
- Stable parameters are essential
- Soft acidic water preferred
- Best suited to mature aquariums
- Pattern quality varies naturally
- Suitable for peaceful shrimp-focused setups
Fancy Tiger shrimp usually perform best in mature tanks with stable biofilm growth. Sudden parameter swings are often a bigger risk than water values being slightly imperfect.
FAQ
Are Red Fancy Tiger Shrimp beginner-friendly?
They are better suited to intermediate or advanced shrimp keepers due to their water sensitivity.
Can they live with fish?
Only with very peaceful nano fish. Predatory species should be avoided.
Do they require buffering substrate?
Yes. Active substrate is strongly recommended to maintain soft acidic water.
Can they breed in freshwater?
Yes. They breed fully in freshwater under stable Caridina conditions.
Why are my shrimp hiding?
Hiding is common after introduction, moulting, or when water conditions fluctuate.
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