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; more tolerant of neutral water than bee shrimp. A striped Caridina that is somewhat more forgiving than bee/Taiwan lines, tolerating near-neutral, moderately soft water. Keep parameters stable in a mature planted tank with biofilm and shrimp foods. Copper sensitive — no copper meds. Will hybridize with bee shrimp, so keep them separate.
Log 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 Tiger Shrimp alongside everything else in your reef.
