Blue Bolt Shrimp

Caridina Cantonensis

Medium
📏
Max Size
2.5cm (1″)
🏠
Min Tank Size
10L
⚗️
pH Range
6 - 6.8
🌡️
Temperature
24-28°C
(75-82°F)
🐟
Temperament
Peaceful

Care Requirements

💧 Water Parameters

pH Level
6 - 6.8
Temperature
24-28°C (75-82°F)

🏠 Tank Setup

Minimum Tank Size
10 Litres (2.6 US Gallons)
Minimum Shoal Size
6+ fish
Temperament
Peaceful

🍽️ Diet & Feeding

Omnivorous; they feed on algae, biofilm, and high-quality shrimp pellets or blanched vegetables.

🐟 Community Compatibility

Other peaceful shrimp species or small non-aggressive fish

⚥ Sexual Dimorphism

Females are larger with a rounded abdomen; males are smaller and slimmer

🌍 Origin

Asia

About Blue Bolt Shrimp

If electricity could take shape underwater, it would probably look like a Blue Bolt Shrimp zipping across a plant leaf. These tiny crustaceans are like living gems, with cobalt-blue stripes so intense they almost seem unreal, sparkling against the green of moss or the dark substrate of a tank. Their colors aren’t just decoration—they’re a statement, and every individual can carry a slightly different pattern, making each shrimp feel like a miniature work of art.

Watching a Blue Bolt is hypnotic. Despite their small size, they have a bold personality, constantly grazing, exploring, and navigating every nook of their environment with meticulous curiosity. They’re fast but graceful, capable of darting out of sight in a flash or lingering delicately on a leaf as if inspecting the world around them. There’s a quiet charm in the way they interact with each other too, subtly asserting territory or simply brushing past companions without causing a fuss—tiny dramas that are endlessly engaging once you notice them.

Breeding Blue Bolts is a whole other layer of fascination. The colors and patterns of offspring can vary widely, offering a natural mix of artistry that makes every generation exciting to watch. Keeping these shrimp isn’t just about the visual spectacle; it’s about the delicate, understated theater of their lives—a miniature, living jewel box that rewards close attention with subtle movements, flashes of color, and moments of pure, aquatic elegance.

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