Crystal Black Shrimp
Caridina cantonensis var. 'Crystal Black'
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pH
5.8–6.8
Temperature
20–23 °C
Where to buy
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What Crystal Black Shrimp costs in South Africa
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R55
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SA median R77 across 4 shops over the last 90 days.
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
The black and white counterpart to the Crystal Red, this shrimp boasts bold, opaque bands of black and white. Their care requirements are identical to Crystal Reds, demanding soft, acidic water and very stable parameters. They are a classic and beautiful choice for a dedicated Caridina tank.
Key traits
Care guide
Keeping Crystal Black Shrimp healthy in a South African setup.
Tank setup
Add it only to a fully cycled, mature tank: invertebrates tolerate ammonia and nitrite far worse than fish. Moss, leaf litter and established biofilm give shrimp grazing and cover, especially after a moult.
Water parameters
Keep pH 5.8–6.8 and 20–23°C. Never use copper: most fish medications and some plant fertilisers contain it and it kills invertebrates. Drip-acclimate over at least an hour.
Feeding
Omnivore. Remove uneaten food within a few hours so it doesn't foul the water.
Behaviour
It hides after moulting while the new shell hardens: leave the old shell in the tank, it eats it back for minerals.
Tankmates
Many fish eat shrimp, especially babies. Keep it with small, peaceful fish, or on its own.
Breeding
Crystal Black Shrimp breeds readily in a stable, predator-free tank.
Keeping shrimp?
Shrimp forgive less than fish do — stable hardness and clean water are the whole game.
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