Caridina mariae ‘Orange Eye Red Tiger’
6.2 - 7.2
Temperature
20° - 25 °C
Max size
3 cm
Min tank
30 L
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What to know before you buy.
A red-toned tiger line with orange eyes. Same soft, stable water requirements as other Caridina tigers; keep separate from bee lines to avoid crossing.
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Everything you need to keep Orange Eye Red Tiger Shrimp healthy in a South African setup.
A minimum 30L aquarium suits Orange Eye Red Tiger Shrimp. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Keep pH 6.2–7.2 and 20–25°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Orange Eye Red Tiger Shrimp is omnivore — biofilm, specialist shrimp foods. Feed a varied diet appropriate for invertebrates — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Orange Eye Red Tiger Shrimp is generally peaceful, moderately demanding. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Pair with similarly sized peaceful, moderately demanding tankmates in invertebrates. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding notes for Orange Eye Red Tiger Shrimp vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
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