SHIPS IN 2-3 DAYS AFTER PURCHASE
10+2 Crystal Red Shrimp CRS
PRL Pure Red Line
10 +2 TO COVER ANY DOA's
These are young juvies 1/2"
Undoubtedly one of the most popular species in the dwarf shrimp hobby today is Caridina cf. cantonensis var. 'Crystal Red', also simply known as the Crystal Red shrimp or red bee shrimp. Selectively bred from the humble Bee shrimp, Crystal Reds are appreciated for their bright red and white coloration and make a great choice for any shrimp keeper - beginner or expert.
Keep reading for everything you need to know about Crystal Red shrimp care and keeping this dwarf species in your home aquarium!
| Scientific name | Caridina cf. cantonensis 'Crystal Red' |
| Common names | Crystal Red shrimp, (Red) Bee shrimp, CRS, Crystal shrimp |
| Difficulty level | Moderate |
| Origin | South-East Asia |
Water quality
Crystal Red shrimp are a bit more demanding when it comes to water values than Neocaridina species like the popular cherry shrimp. They are a little more fragile, not in the least due to extensive selective breeding, so skipping water changes is out of the question if you want to keep them alive and healthy.
Like all shrimp and fish, this species should never be introduced into an uncycled aquarium, as they are extremely sensitive to ammonia and nitrite. They don't cope well with high nitrate values either, so keep up with your water changes and perform water tests frequently to make sure the water values are still where they're supposed to be. Apart from being in the right range, water values and temperature should be stable at all times, as sudden fluctuations can quickly prove fatal.
Like their Bee shrimp ancestors, red bees do best in relatively soft and slightly acidic water. They don't appreciate very warm water: keep temperatures between 62-76 °F (16.5-24.5 °C).
pH: 5.8-7.4
Temperature: 62-76 °F (16.5-24.5 °C)
gH: 4-6
kH: 0-4
TDS (Total Dissolved Solids): 100-200
SHIPS IN 2-3 DAYS AFTER PURCHASE
- Two clear photos of the DOA livestock in unopened shipping bag are required to receive credit. These images must be received within 1 hour of package delivery.
- If temperatures are below 50 degrees or above 80 degrees proof of DOA must be provided upon delivery. This is to guaranty that package was not left out in the extremes.
- Shrimp are not guaranteed past arrival. Opening the shipping bags ends the 'arrival' period and, without photographs, indicates that the fish are acceptable in the condition they arrived.
- DOA credits are redeemable for the same species of fish on the next order as available.
- No refunds will be issued for DOA livestock.
- Shipping charges are not covered by my DOA Policy.
If you are not satisfied with the product or service, please contact me. I would be more than happy to address and questions or concerns before you give a negative or natural feedback,
Feedback & DSRs (Detailed Seller Ratings)
I depend on my eBay's reputation and customer satisfaction to succeed. Your feedback and DSRs are extremely important to me. Better DSR scores affect my search placement on eBay.
I would like to earn your good feedback and a 5 star DSR rating. If I have not given you reason enough for a 5-star grade on each DSR then please let me know how I can earn your 5-star rating before submitting your scores!
Contact me through eBay message. Thank you.