🦐 BOA ORANGE Metallic Shrimp – Description & Properties
BOA ORANGE Metallic is a selectively bred Caridina cantonensis variety, prized for its shimmering metallic body and high-contrast patterns. This ornamental shrimp is highly sought after in planted and species-specific Caridina tanks for its vivid, reflective coloration.
🌈 Description
Species: Caridina cantonensis
Trade name: BOA Orange Metallic
Size: ~1.5cm (unsexed juveniles)
Coloration: Vivid metallic base color (Orange & black)
Pattern: High-contrast, metallic-reflective body markings; pattern may vary per individual
Behavior: Peaceful, active grazers
The intensity of metallic shine and pattern clarity depends on genetics, diet, and water quality.
🌟 Properties & Benefits
✔ Metallic reflective body coloration
✔ High-contrast, ornamental patterns
✔ Active and peaceful behavior
✔ Fully freshwater breeding under stable conditions
✔ Ideal for planted or species-specific Caridina tanks
✔ Selective breeding enhances metallic 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
Mature tanks with established biofilm maximize survival
Selective pairing preserves metallic shine and high-contrast patterns
📌 Summary
BOA Metallic Shrimp are vivid, metallic Caridina shrimp with high-contrast patterns. Perfect for collectors and planted or species-specific tanks, they are a premium ornamental line for advanced hobbyists.