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Crystal Red Shrimp (Caridina logemanni)

Crystal Red Shrimp

Caridina logemanni

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Needs soft, acidic water, usually RO water remineralized and an active buffering substrate. Keep water cool and stable.

Adult size
1 in
Smallest tank
10 gal
Keep them in groups of
10+
Temperature
66–74 °F
pH · hardness
5.8–6.8 · 4–6 dGH
Food
Omnivore: biofilm, specialized shrimp foods, leaf litter
Start a freshwater build to add this

Gets along with

Chili RasboraMalaysian Trumpet SnailCherry ShrimpBlue Dream ShrimpEmber TetraCelestial Pearl Danio (Galaxy Rasbora)Pygmy CorydorasTiger Shrimp

Think twice about

Betta (male) — needs 76–82 °FGhost Shrimp — needs pH 7–8Nerite Snail — needs pH 7–8.5Ramshorn Snail — needs pH 7–8Assassin Snail — needs pH 7–8Green Neon Tetra — needs 75–82 °F

Easy plants for the same tank

Java MossFlame MossChristmas MossSubwassertangDwarf Four-Leaf CloverDuckweed

Care ranges are typical hobby guidance and vary by source and by where the animal came from. Ask your supplier and watch your own tank. Spot a mistake on this page? Let me know.