Blue Tiger Shrimp Care Guide
Caridina mariae var. "Blue"
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Bioload Score
500
- Max Size
- 2.5 cm / 1.0"
- Temperature
- 21–26°C (70–78°F)
- pH Range
- 6.0 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 10L (3 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 3 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Southeast Asia
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Omnivorous. Blue Tiger Shrimp are scavengers and will consume various types of food, including algae, biofilm, decaying plant matter, and small invertebrates. They can be fed a diet of high-quality shrimp pellets, algae wafers, blanched vegetables like spinach or zucchini, and occasionally live or frozen foods like brine shrimp or daphnia.
Community Compatibility
Blue Tiger Shrimp are best kept in a species-specific or shrimp-only tank. They can be kept with other small and peaceful shrimp species like Cherry Shrimp or Amano Shrimp. Avoid keeping them with larger, aggressive, or fin-nipping fish that may harm or prey on the shrimp.
Gender Differences
Males are usually smaller and have slightly more vibrant coloration compared to females.
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