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Red Glaze Shrimp Group (Caridina sp.)
Red Glaze Shrimp Group
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Red Glaze Shrimp Group (Caridina sp.)

Quick Stats

Care Level Moderate - Difficult
Temperament Peaceful
Color Form Orange, Red, White
Diet Omnivore
Reef Compatible Yes
Water Conditions 70-78° F, KH 3-10, pH 6.0-7.0
Max. Size 1¼"
Family Atyidae
TDS 100 - 200
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Care Level Moderate - Difficult
Temperament Peaceful
Color Form Orange, Red, White
Diet Omnivore
Reef Compatible Yes
Water Conditions 70-78° F, KH 3-10, pH 6.0-7.0
Max. Size 1¼"
Family Atyidae
TDS 100 - 200
What do these Quick Stats mean? Click here for more information

Overview

Red Glaze Shrimp are intriguing and functional additions to any peaceful freshwater aquarium. Its vibrant red coloration injects an exciting pop of color while its purposeful pursuit for algae and organic debris adds wonderful activity to your aquarium landscape. Playful red polka dots decorate an opaque white body while patches of red decorate random areas of the head, abdomen, and tail, making each Red Glaze Shrimp a unique piece of living art.

Ornamental shrimp such as Red Glaze Shrimp have gained popularity as members of an effective freshwater aquarium cleanup crew thanks to their healthy appetite for all kinds of freshwater algae. These highly adaptable shrimp do well in any freshwater aquarium setup with good filtration, high water quality, and peaceful, compatible tank mates. However, Red Glaze Shrimp will thrive in planted aquariums where food and shelter are abundant. In dedicated, "shrimp-only" setups, Red Glaze Shrimp can be kept in an aquarium of at least 3 gallons in size or in a colony/breeding tank of least 10 gallons in size.

If there is a male and female in your aquarium, Red Glaze Shrimp will most likely breed. The female will carry a clutch of yellowish eggs under her tail until they hatch in about 30 days. The newly born shrimp will look like miniature adult shrimp and will eat the same thing as the adults. If breeding these shrimp, it is important to keep them in a breeder aquarium with a sponge filter. This added precaution helps maximize survival of young, newly-hatched shrimp.

Like all invertebrates, Red Glaze Shrimp are sensitive to copper. Therefore, copper-based medications should never be used in aquariums housing ornamental invertebrates. Do not house Red Glaze Shrimp in aquariums with loaches, puffers, and other larger carnivores that will feed on invertebrates.

Red Glaze Shrimp are omnivores that will consume algae, detritus and left-over food. If sufficient food is not present, supplement with algae tablets or quality flake food or pellets.

Approximate Purchase Size: 1/4" to 3/4"

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