Tiger Shrimp
Caridina mariae
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pH
6.2–7.2
Temperature
21–24 °C
Where to buy
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Avg. price
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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
Care guide
Keeping Tiger 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 6.2–7.2 and 21–24°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
Tiger Shrimp breeds readily in a stable, predator-free tank.
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Shrimp forgive less than fish do — stable hardness and clean water are the whole game.
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