🦐 Black Diamond Tiger Shrimp – Description & Properties
Black Diamond Tiger is a premium selectively bred Caridina cantonensis variety, admired for its deep black body combined with striking tiger back line. This shrimp is highly sought after for its ornamental appeal and bold contrast in Caridina aquariums.
🌈 Description
Species: Caridina cantonensis
Trade name: Black Diamond Tiger
Size: ~1.5cm (unsexed juveniles)
Coloration: Intense black body with white to blue tiger backline
Pattern: Bold horizonntal stripes; pattern may show up between individuals
Behavior: Peaceful, active grazers
Back Line intensity and black depth depend on genetics, water quality, and diet.
🌟 Properties & Benefits
✔ Deep black body with elegant tiger stripes
✔ Eye-catching and highly ornamental
✔ Active and peaceful behavior
✔ Fully freshwater breeding under stable conditions
✔ Perfect for planted or species-specific tiger shrimp tanks
✔ Can be selectively bred to enhance stripe contrast and body intensity
💧 Care Requirements
Temperature: 20–25°C (68–77°F)
pH: 5.5–6.5
GH: 4–6
KH: 0–1
TDS: 120–150 ppm
Substrate: Buffering Active Soil
🦐 Breeding
Breeds fully in freshwater
Female carries eggs for 3–4 weeks
Shrimplets hatch as miniature adults
Requires mature tanks with established biofilm for optimal survival
Selective pairing preserves black intensity and stripe pattern
📌 Summary
Black Diamond Tiger Shrimp are bold and striking Caridina Tiger shrimp with a deep black body and sharp back lines. Ideal for collectors and planted or species-only tanks, they are a premium ornamental line that adds high contrast and elegance to any aquarium