Scientific Name: Caridina babaulti var. green Common Name: Green Shrimp
Size: males 2.5cm, females 3cm
Temperature: 68-86°F / 20-30°C, but can tolerate as low as 41°F / 5°C and as high as 90°F / 32°C. Ideal temp. ~23°C
Water Parameters: Alkaline (pH 7.5+) water only, soft to medium hardness
Food: Algae, fish foods, vegetables and some fruits. Occassional rabbit pellets and rice acceptable. Does not eat plants
Origin: India
Breeding: Larval development is completely suppressed (no planktonic larval stage). Shrimplets become benthic immediately after hatching. Shrimplets of this species are particularly small and grow slowly.
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