🦐 Red Galaxy Fishbone Shrimp – Description & Properties
Red Galaxy Fishbone is a premium selectively bred Caridina cantonensis variety, admired for its striking red coloration and “fishbone” pattern along the body. This ornamental shrimp is highly prized in planted and species-specific Caridina tanks for its dramatic, high-contrast appearance.
🌈 Description
Species: Caridina cantonensis
Trade name: Red Galaxy Fishbone
Size: ~1.5cm (unsexed juveniles)
Coloration: Vibrant red body with white “fishbone” spine pattern along the
behavior: Peaceful, active grazers
Pattern sharpness and red intensity depend on genetics, diet, and water quality.
🌟 Properties & Benefits
✔ Bright red body with high-contrast fishbone pattern
✔ 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 fishbone clarity and red 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 fishbone pattern and red intensity
📌 Summary
Red Galaxy Fishbone Shrimp are bold Caridina shrimp with a vibrant red body and distinctive fishbone pattern. Perfect for collectors and planted or species-specific tanks, they are a premium ornamental line for advanced shrimp hobbyists.