🦐 Black Nanashi Tiger Shrimp – Description & Properties
Black Nanashi Tiger is a selectively bred Caridina cantonensis variety, prized for its deep black body with bold tiger stripes. This ornamental shrimp is highly sought after in planted and species-specific Caridina tanks for its dramatic contrast and striking appearance.
🌈 Description
Species: Caridina cantonensis
Trade name: Black Nanashi Tiger
Size: ~1.5cm (unsexed juveniles)
Coloration: Deep black body with crisp white stripes
Pattern: Vertical tiger stripes along the body; pattern varies between individuals
Behavior: Peaceful, active grazers
Stripe intensity and black depth depend on genetics, diet, and water quality.
🌟 Properties & Benefits
✔ Deep black body with bold tiger stripes
✔ Eye-catching and highly ornamental
✔ Active and peaceful behavior
✔ Fully freshwater breeding under stable conditions
✔ Ideal for planted or species-specific Tiger shrimp tanks
✔ Selective breeding enhances 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
Mature tanks with established biofilm maximize survival
Selective pairing preserves black intensity and stripe pattern
📌 Summary
Black Nanashi Tiger Shrimp are dramatic Caridina Tiger shrimp with a deep black body and bold striping. Perfect for collectors and planted or species-specific tanks, they are a premium ornamental line for advanced shrimp hobbyists.