Blue Tiger Shrimp (Caridina mariae)
Quick facts
Scientific nameCaridina mariae
Care levelModerate
Reef safetyFreshwater
TemperamentPeaceful
Adult size1.2 in
Minimum tank size5
Water parametersTemp 68-77°F, pH 6.5-7.5, GH 4-8 dGH
Diet and feeding
omnivore
Keeper notes
Breeds in freshwater; blue body coloration is a selectively bred tiger trait. A blue-bodied tiger morph with the characteristic dark tiger striping. Care like standard tigers: stable, moderately soft, near-neutral water in a mature planted tank with biofilm and shrimp food. Copper sensitive — avoid copper meds. Cull for color and keep apart from bee shrimp.
Log Blue Tiger Shrimp in your reef tank
Reef Trak gives you the full record on every species in your tank: acquisition date, source, photos, parameters at time of stocking, and links to maintenance and feeding events. Track Blue Tiger Shrimp alongside everything else in your reef.
