Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Crystal Red Shrimp's adult size and activity level. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Where to buy
Compare prices from SA aquarium shops listing Crystal Red Shrimp.
What Crystal Red Shrimp costs in South Africa
9 price points from 8 shops over 90 days
R55
cheapest of 8 shops today
R55med R80R109
Great price−31%Up 56.3% versus the previous two months
SA median R80 across 8 shops over the last 90 days.
10 shops
A
AquaMarket
South Africa
R55
In stock
S
Shrimp Nation
South Africa
R55
In stock
H
Heldereef
South Africa
R70
In stock
S
Saturn Shrimp
South Africa
R80
In stock
M
MC Merwe
South Africa
R80
In stock
C
Coastal Pets
South Africa
R85
In stock
A
Aqua Atlantis
South Africa
R95
In stock
A
Aqua Empire
South Africa
R165
In stock
R
RSB Aquatics
South Africa
R50
Sold out
A
Aquatic Pets SA
South Africa
R95
Sold out
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
One of the most iconic Caridina shrimp, the Crystal Red features striking red and white bands. They are more sensitive than Neocaridina, requiring soft, acidic water and stable conditions. Their beauty makes them a rewarding challenge for intermediate hobbyists.
Key traits
breeds in captivity
moderate
nano
omnivore
scavenger
Compatibility
Select a tank to see how this species fits.
Care guide
Everything you need to keep Crystal Red Shrimp healthy in a South African setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 5.8–6.8 and 20–23°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Crystal Red Shrimp is an omnivore. Feed a varied diet appropriate for invertebrates — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Behaviour
Crystal Red 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 Crystal Red 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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Price history — last 90 days
SA price range this month: R50–165 · Average: R96
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Often kept with
Real pairwise verdicts for Crystal Red Shrimp, not a same-category guess. Always confirm adult size and your tank's specifics before buying.
- Often kept together
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- Often kept together
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- Often kept together
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- Often kept together
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- Often kept together
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- Often kept together
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