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Caridina Sp.Cristal Red 1,2-1,5cm
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Crystal Red shrimp (Caridina sp. "Crystal Red")
Elegant freshwater shrimp with red and white pattern, ideal for planted aquariums
Caridina sp. "Crystal Red" is a popular ornamental shrimp derived from selective breeding of Caridina cantonensis. Highly appreciated for its striking red and white contrast, it is perfect for small planted aquariums and dedicated breeding tanks.
1. Behaviour and care
A peaceful, social species that lives in groups. Sensitive to nitrates and water quality, it prefers stable aquariums with technical substrate and gentle filtration. Never keep with predatory fish.
2. Water parameters
- Temperature: 20–25 °C
- pH: 5.8–6.8
- GH: 4–6 °dGH
- KH: 0–2 °KH
- Minimum volume: 20 L
3. Feeding
Omnivorous with a detritivorous tendency: dedicated shrimp foods, blanched vegetables, dried leaves, biofilm. Discover our foods for shrimp.
4. Technical details
| Scientific name | Caridina sp. "Crystal Red" |
|---|---|
| Adult size | 2–2.5 cm |
| Origin | Selective breeding (Japan) |
| Temperature | 20–25 °C |
| pH | 5.8–6.8 |
| Behaviour | Calm, gregarious |
| Tank zone | Bottom |
| Life expectancy | 1.5–2 years |
Shipping and delivery of live invertebrates
The invertebrates are carefully shipped in suitable insulated packaging, ensuring their safety during transport.
Delivery methods
- France Express (secure delivery in France, Belgium and Luxembourg)
- In-store pickup in Sombreffe (Belgium)
Shipping schedule
- Order cut-off: every Monday at 10:00.
- France: shipments on Monday or Tuesday, depending on the department, for delivery between Tuesday and Thursday.
- Belgium and Luxembourg: shipments on Monday and Tuesday for delivery between Tuesday and Wednesday.
- categorie
- Poissons tropicaux
- origine
- Élevés en captivité
- espece
- Crevettes d'eau douce
- nom latin
- Caridina Sp.Cristal Red 1,2-1,5cm
- Famille Biotope
- Crevette (Asie)
- Taille adulte
- 2–3 cm
- Volume minimum du bac
- 30 L
- Zone de vie
- Fond
- Comportement
- Paisible
- Régime alimentaire
- Omnivore / détritivore
- Température
- 20–25 °C
- pH
- 6.0–7.0
- GH
- 4–10 °dGH
- KH
- 0–4 °KH
- Origine géographique
- Japon
- Reproduction
- Ovovivipare
- Espérance de vie
- 1–2 ans
- Sexe
- Mix
- Niveau de difficulté
- Intermédiaire
- Compatibilité
- Crevettes et poissons calmes
Delivery of live animals with France Express (mainland France, Belgium and Luxembourg)
When will my order be shipped?
We ship on Mondays and Tuesdays only. No shipments are made from Wednesday to Sunday inclusive.
Any order containing live animals must be placed before Monday at 10:00 am.
It will be shipped on Monday or Tuesday of the same week, depending on the destination.
How long will it take for my order to be delivered?
Delivery takes 24 hours (48 hours maximum) on weekdays.
No deliveries are made on weekends.
How will my order be shipped?
Via France Express, a carrier approved for the transport of animals.
Delivery is secure and the packaging is suitable (insulated boxes).
We add refrigerated packs in summer and heat packs in winter.
Where do you deliver?
Throughout mainland France, Belgium and Luxembourg.
Important: no deliveries will be made to pick-up points.
Do I need to be at home to receive the parcel?
Yes, you must be present.
You must be available at the specified time slot so that the delivery driver can hand-deliver the parcel.
Live animals are transported separately from other items. AquaBota is entitled to postpone a shipment in the event of adverse weather conditions.