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Shrimp

Blue Bee

Caridina sp. "Blue Bee"

Taxonomy

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

About the species

Key features:
Blue-grey coloration

Tank

Nano tank:
Yes
Min. group:
10 pcs
Light:
Tolerates strong light
Special requirements:
Hiding places

Plants

Plants in the tank:
Yes

Food and tankmates

Food

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

Shrimp compatibility

Shrimp offspring
Dwarf shrimp
Amano shrimp

Safe medications

Fenbendazole (Panacur)

Breeding

Development type:
With larvae
Number of young:
Approx. 35 young
Clutch size:
Approx. 35 eggs
Frequency:
With good water quality, approximately every 4–6 weeks