Blue Bolt Shrimp Care Guide
Caridina Cantonensis
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Bioload Score
80
PeacefulModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 2.5 cm / 1.0"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (75–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6.0 – 6.8
- Min Tank Size
- 10L (3 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 6 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Asia
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
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
Good to Know
Blue Bolt Shrimp are excellent at keeping tanks clean by constantly grazing on algae and biofilm.
Gender Differences
Females are larger with a rounded abdomen; males are smaller and slimmer
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