Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Tiger Shrimp's adult size and activity level. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Where to buy
Compare prices from SA aquarium shops listing Tiger Shrimp.
Avg. price
R70
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
The original Tiger Shrimp has a semi-transparent body with thin, black tiger-like stripes. They are slightly more adaptable than Crystal shrimp but still prefer softer water. Their unique pattern makes them a favorite, and they are often crossbred with other Caridina to create new varieties.
Key traits
breeds in captivity
moderate
nano
omnivore
scavenger
Compatibility
Select a tank to see how this species fits.
Care guide
Everything you need to keep Tiger Shrimp healthy in a South African setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 6.2–7.2 and 21–24°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Tiger Shrimp is an omnivore. Feed a varied diet appropriate for invertebrates — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Behaviour
Tiger Shrimp is generally peaceful. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Tankmates
Pair with similarly sized peaceful tankmates in invertebrates. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding
Breeding notes for Tiger Shrimp vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
Keeping shrimp?
Shrimp forgive less than fish do — stable hardness and clean water are the whole game.
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R1 248
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Often kept with
Real pairwise verdicts for Tiger Shrimp, not a same-category guess. Always confirm adult size and your tank's specifics before buying.
- Often kept together
Pristella Tetra
Pristella maxillaris
- Often kept together
Black Ruby Barb
Pethia nigrofasciata
In a 75L+ tank
- Often kept together
Giant Gourami
Osphronemus goramy
In a 1000L+ tank
- Often kept together
Crystal Black Shrimp
Caridina cantonensis var. 'Crystal Black'
- Often kept together
Corydoras Julii
Corydoras julii
- Often kept together
Red-bellied Pacu
Piaractus brachypomus
In a 1500L+ tank
- Often kept together
Orange Sakura Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi var. 'Orange Sakura'
- Often kept together
Black Phantom Tetra
Hyphessobrycon megalopterus