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Tiger Shrimp (Caridina mariae)

Tiger Shrimp

Caridina mariae

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Can hybridize with crystal red shrimp, so keep them apart if breeding pure lines. Prefers stable, moderately soft water.

Adult size
1 in
Smallest tank
10 gal
Keep them in groups of
10+
Temperature
65–76 °F
pH · hardness
6.5–7.5 · 4–8 dGH
Food
Omnivore: biofilm, algae, shrimp pellets
Start a freshwater build to add this

Gets along with

Chili RasboraNerite SnailRamshorn SnailMalaysian Trumpet SnailAssassin SnailCherry ShrimpBlue Dream ShrimpGhost Shrimp

Think twice about

Betta (male) — may hunt dwarf shrimpScarlet Badis — may hunt dwarf shrimpClown Killifish — may hunt dwarf shrimpSparkling Gourami — may hunt dwarf shrimpNeon Tetra — may hunt dwarf shrimpLambchop Rasbora — may hunt dwarf shrimp

Easy plants for the same tank

Java MossFlame MossChristmas MossSubwassertangDuckweedDwarf Four-Leaf Clover

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.