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Characteristics:
Max Size: 1.5″
Care Level: Easy
Behavior: Peaceful
Diet: Omnivore
Water Movement: Slow Moving
Parameters
Temperature: 68 - 78
PH: 6.5 - 8
dGH: 7-15
dKH: 2 - 12
Tank Size: 2 per 10 gal
Tank Mates
Neocaridina and Cardina Shrimp, Tetras, Rasboras, Danios, Corydoras, Otocinclus and most small nano fish. Loaches and mollies may nip at snails. Pufferfish will eat them if they're small enough.
Notes
Snails are detritivores. They feed on dead organic material, especially plant detritus in an aquarium. This helps to clean up and break down organics in the tank, such as dying plant leaves, algae, left over fish food and even deceased animals.
Their shells require minerals and nutrients like calcium so a more neutral to alkaline water parameter is preferred. | Caridina Cantonensis
Characteristics:
Max Size: 1.5″
Care Level: Expert
Behavior: Peaceful
Diet: Omnivore
Water Movement: Slow Moving
Parameters
Temperature: 68 - 74
PH: 6.2 - 6.9
dGH: 4 - 6
dKH: 0 - 2
TDS: 120-160
Tank Size: 10 gal
Tank Mates
Tetras, Danios, Kuhli Loaches, Corydoras, Otocinclus and other small nano fish. There's always a risk that baby shrimp can get eaten. Some recommend Caridina to be in species only tanks. Avoid aggressive or large mouth fish.
Notes
Stability is key. Caridina shrimp are very sensitive to water changes prefer softer and acid waters. Keep cooler water temperatures and avoid heavy c02 injection. Minimize changes.
Provide a variety of hiding places. Shrimp will molt and prefer places to hide while their new body is tender. Keep the molted shells in the tank as other shrimp will feed off it as a good source of calcium. Always remove dead shrimp to minimize bacteria and infections.
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Characteristics
Max Size: 2″
Care Level: Beginner
Behavior: Peaceful
Dwelling: Bottom of tank
Diet: Herbivore
Water Movement: Slow Moving
Parameters
Temperature: 72 – 82
PH: 6 – 7.5
dGH: 6 - 15
dKH: 4 – 10
Tank Size: 10 gal
Grouping: 6
Tank Mates
Cardina and Neocardina Shrimp, Cardinal and Neon Tetras, Zebra Danios, Hatchetfish, Mollies, Dwarf Gourami, Angelfish and Guppies, Zebra Loaches, Yoyo Loaches
Notes
Otocinclus are very hardy and one of the most peaceful nano catfish you'll ever find. They're true herbivores and wont eat baby shrimp fry. They're also a shoaling fish, so when kept in larger groups they'll swim around together from one feeding point to another. | Caridina Cantonensis
Characteristics:
Max Size: 1.5″
Care Level: Expert
Behavior: Peaceful
Diet: Omnivore
Water Movement: Slow Moving
Parameters
Temperature: 68 - 72
PH: 6 - 6.8
dGH: 4 - 6
dKH: 0 - 2
TDS: 120 - 150
Tank Size: 10 gal
Tank Mates
Tetras, Danios, Kuhli Loaches, Corydoras, Otocinclus and other small nano fish. There's always a risk that baby shrimp can get eaten. Some recommend Caridina to be in species only tanks. Avoid aggressive or large mouth fish.
Notes
Stability is key. Caridina shrimp are very sensitive to water changes prefer softer and acid waters. Keep cooler water temperatures and avoid heavy c02 injection. Minimize changes.
Provide a variety of hiding places. Shrimp will molt and prefer places to hide while their new body is tender. Keep the molted shells in the tank as other shrimp will feed off it as a good source of calcium. Always remove dead shrimp to minimize bacteria and infections. | Crossocheilus oblongus
Characteristics
Max Size: 7″
Care Level: Beginner
Behavior: Peaceful to Semi-Aggressive
Dwelling: Bottom of tank
Diet: Omnivore
Water Movement: Slow Moving
Parameters
Temperature: 61 – 75
PH: 6 – 7.5
dGH: 8 - 16
dKH: 4 – 10
Tank Size: 20 gal
Grouping: 1
Tank Mates
Neon Tetras, Zebra Danios, Hatchetfish, Mollies, Dwarf Gourami, Angelfish and Guppies, Zebra Loaches, Yoyo Loaches and Otocinclus:
Notes
When young, they are generally peaceful and their diet consist of algae, but as they get older and larger, they can become semi-aggressive towards each other and prefer a little more protein in their diet. | Caridina Cantonensis
Characteristics:
Max Size: 1.5″
Care Level: Expert
Behavior: Peaceful
Diet: Omnivore
Water Movement: Slow Moving
Parameters
Temperature: 68 - 72
PH: 6.4 - 6.6
dGH: 4 - 5
dKH: 0 - 1
TDS: 100 - 140
Tank Size: 10 gal
Tank Mates
Tetras, Danios, Kuhli Loaches, Corydoras, Otocinclus and other small nano fish. There's always a risk that baby shrimp can get eaten. Some recommend Caridina to be in species only tanks. Avoid aggressive or large mouth fish.
Notes
Stability is key. Caridina shrimp are very sensitive to water changes prefer softer and acid waters. Keep cooler water temperatures and avoid heavy c02 injection. Minimize changes.
Provide a variety of hiding places. Shrimp will molt and prefer places to hide while their new body is tender. Keep the molted shells in the tank as other shrimp will feed off it as a good source of calcium. Always remove dead shrimp to minimize bacteria and infections. |
