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Description
Caridina sp. cf. cantonensis "Black Pinto
Ornamental invertebrate - peaceful, useful and easy to maintain
The Caridina is a freshwater invertebrate appreciated for its role as a cleaner (algae, biofilm, micro-debris) and its compatibility with most calm tanks.
Behaviour and maintenance
Peaceful and discreet. Provide hiding places and well-oxygenated water. Avoid predatory cohabitants (large cichlids, tetraodons, aggressive crayfish).
Food
Algae, biofilm, detritus. If necessary, supplement with vegetable pellets and blanched vegetables. A mineral/calcium supplement helps the shell.
Water quality
- Temperature: 22 - 28°C
- pH: 6.8 - 8.2
- GH: 6 - 18 °dGH
- KH: 3 - 12 °KH
- Nitrite/Ammonia: 0 (very sensitive)
Avoid copper medicines. A conditioner neutralises chlorine/chloramines.
Decor and environment
Surfaces to graze (windows, rocks, roots). Hardy plants are spared (does not consume healthy plants).
Maintenance sheet
| Scientific name | Caridina sp. cf. cantonensis "Black Pinto |
|---|---|
| Size sold | see sheet |
| Adult size | 1 - 5 cm depending on species |
| Origin | Asia / America depending on species |
| Life expectancy | 1 - 3 years |
| Behaviour | Peaceful, browsing |
| Living zone | Surfaces and substrate |
| Minimum volume | 20 L (group possible) |
| Diet | Algae, biofilm, plant/mineral supplements |
| Reproduction | Depending on species, often larvae requiring a brackish environment |
| Compatibility | OK calm fish/dwarf shrimp; avoid predators |
AquaBota tip
Leave one side window uncleaned to maintain a biofilm. Add a calcium supplement if the shell becomes tarnished or dull.
Shipping and delivery of live invertebrates
Suitable isothermal packaging. As soon as you receive them, acclimatise them with drip irrigation and dim lighting for the first few hours.
Delivery methods
- France Express (France, Belgium, Luxembourg)
- In-store collection at Sombreffe (Belgium)
Shipment organisation
- Orders closed: every Monday at 10.00 a.m.
- France: departures on Monday or Tuesday depending on the department, delivery between Tuesday and Thursday.
- Belgium and Luxembourg: departures on Monday and Tuesday, delivery between Tuesday and Wednesday.
Questions frequentes
Informations specifiques
Protocole livraison vivant
DELIVERY OF LIVE ANIMALS – FRANCE EXPRESS
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.
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