Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Super Tiger Shrimp's adult size and activity level. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Where to buy
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Avg. price
R317
across 2 shops
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
Super Tiger shrimp are a selectively bred form of Tiger Shrimp with much bolder and more defined black striping. Their base color can range from clear to a deep blue, and they often have orange eyes. They require stable, soft water conditions similar to other advanced Caridina.
Key traits
breeds in captivity
moderate
nano
omnivore
scavenger
Compatibility
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Care guide
Everything you need to keep Super Tiger Shrimp healthy in a South African setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 6–7 and 21–24°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Super Tiger Shrimp is an omnivore. Feed a varied diet appropriate for invertebrates — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Behaviour
Super 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 Super 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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Often kept with
Real pairwise verdicts for Super Tiger Shrimp, not a same-category guess. Always confirm adult size and your tank's specifics before buying.
- Often kept together
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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