Black King Kong Shrimp (Caridina cantonensis)
Quick facts
Scientific nameCaridina cantonensis
Care levelHard
Reef safetyFreshwater
TemperamentPeaceful
Adult size1 in
Minimum tank size5
Water parametersTemp 68-75°F, pH 5.5-6.5, GH 4-6 dGH
Diet and feeding
omnivore
Keeper notes
Breeds in freshwater; intense solid-black Taiwan bee, very sensitive line. A prized solid jet-black Taiwan bee morph with thick opaque coloration. Requires soft, acidic RO-remineralized water over active buffering substrate, very stable low-TDS parameters, and a mature tank. Highly copper sensitive — avoid all copper meds. Among the more demanding shrimp; experienced keepers only.
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