🦐 Blood Shot Shrimp – Description & Properties
Blood Shot is a selectively bred Caridina cantonensis variety, valued for its striking deep red body with high-contrast markings. This premium ornamental shrimp is highly sought after in planted and species-specific Caridina tanks for its bold coloration.
🌈 Description
Species: Caridina cantonensis
Trade name: Blood Shot or Red Aura
Size: 1.5cm (unsexed juveniles)
Coloration: Intense red body with sharp white or translucent highlights
Pattern: High-contrast markings along the head and body; pattern varies per individual
Behavior: Peaceful, active grazers
The depth of red and clarity of markings depend on genetics, diet, and water quality.
🌟 Properties & Benefits
✔ Vivid deep red body with contrasting highlights
✔ 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 pattern definition and color 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 deep red coloration and high-contrast pattern
📌 Summary
Blood Shot Shrimp are bold and striking Caridina shrimp with a deep red body and sharp contrasting markings. Perfect for collectors and species-specific or planted tanks, they are a premium ornamental line for advanced shrimp hobbyists.