🦐 Black Pinto Spotted Shrimp – Description & Properties
Black Pinto Spotted is a selectively bred Caridina cantonensis variety, admired for its deep black heads decorated with high-contrast white spots. This ornamental shrimp is highly prized in planted and species-specific Caridina tanks for its striking and decorative appearance.
🌈 Description
Species: Caridina cantonensis
Trade name: Black Pinto Spotted
Size: 1.5cm (unsexed juveniles)
Coloration: Deep black head with distinct white spots
Pattern: High-contrast spotted pattern along the body; varies per individual
Behavior: Peaceful, active grazers
The intensity of black and visibility of spots depends on genetics, diet, and water quality.
🌟 Properties & Benefits
✔ Deep black body with high-contrast white spots
✔ Eye-catching and ornamental
✔ Active and peaceful behavior
✔ Fully freshwater breeding under stable conditions
✔ Ideal for planted or species-specific Caridina tanks
✔ Selective breeding enhances spot density and black intensity
💧 Care Requirements
Temperature: 20–24°C (68–75°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 white spotting
📌 Summary
Black Pinto Spotted Shrimp are striking Caridina shrimp with a deep black head and contrasting white spots. Perfect for species-specific or planted tanks, they are a premium ornamental line for collectors and advanced shrimp hobbyists