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Cardinal shrimp
Cardinal shrimp
Cardinal shrimp
Shrimp

Cardinal shrimp

Caridina dennerli

Taxonomy

Phylum:
Arthropoda
Subphylum:
Crustacea
Class:
Malacostraca
Order:
Decapoda
Suborder:
Pleocyemata
Family:
Atyidae
Genus:
Caridina

About the species

Origin:
Indonesia
Coloration:
Colorful

Tank

Nano tank:
Yes
Species tank:
No
Min. group:
10 pcs
Light:
Tolerates strong light
Special requirements:
Hiding places, Stones

Plants

Plants in the tank:
Yes
Behavior toward plants:
Nibbles when hungry

Food and tankmates

Food

Blanched lettuce
Nettle leaves
Beech leaves
Flake food
Frozen food
Cucumber
Carrots
Dandelion
Catfish tablets

Safe medications

Fenbendazole (Panacur)

Breeding

Development type:
Direct (young look like adults)
Number of young:
20
Clutch size:
approx. 20 eggs
Frequency:
Every 4–6 weeks