🦐 Blood Dragon Calceo Bee Shrimp – Description & Properties
Blood Dragon is a high-end selectively bred Caridina cantonensis variety, known for its vibrant red body contrasted with bold white or metallic markings. This ornamental Caridina shrimp is prized for its dramatic coloration and elegance in planted aquariums.
🌈 Description
Species: Caridina cantonensis
Trade name: Blood Dragon, Blue Dragon or Blue Calceo Bee
Size: ~1.5cm (unsexed juveniles)
Coloration and Pattern : Translucent Body with Blue head organs and Usually Zebra pattern and fancy head pattern pattern is always Blue
Behavior: Active, peaceful grazers
The depth of red coloration and pattern visibility depends on genetics, water quality, and diet.
🌟 Properties & Benefits
✔ Vibrant red body with elegant contrasting markings
✔ High ornamental value for Caridina enthusiasts
✔ Active and peaceful behavior
✔ Fully freshwater breeding under stable conditions
✔ Perfect for planted or species-specific Caridina tanks
✔ Selective breeding enhances color intensity and pattern definition
💧 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
Requires mature tanks with established biofilm for optimal survival
Selective pairing preserves the striking red and pattern
📌 Summary
Blood Dragon Shrimp are stunning Caridina shrimp with intense Blue Pattern and bold, decorative markings. Perfect for planted tanks, species-specific setups, and collectors, they represent a premium ornamental line in the Caridina hobby.