Tank setup
A minimum 30L aquarium suits Red Steel Shrimp. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
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Red Steel Shrimp
Caridina cantonensis ‘Red Steel’
Caridina cantonensis ‘Red Steel’
Temperature
20° - 24 °C
Max size
3 cm
Min tank
30 L
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A Taiwan-bee line showing a steel-red body over a dark base. Needs soft, mineral-controlled, stable water — remineralised RO on active soil is the usual approach.
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Everything you need to keep Red Steel Shrimp healthy in a South African setup.
A minimum 30L aquarium suits Red Steel Shrimp. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Keep pH 6–6.8 and 20–24°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Red Steel Shrimp is omnivore — biofilm, specialist shrimp foods. Feed a varied diet appropriate for invertebrates — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Red Steel Shrimp is generally peaceful, sensitive to water quality. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Pair with similarly sized peaceful, sensitive to water quality tankmates in invertebrates. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding notes for Red Steel Shrimp vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
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