🦐 GT Red/Pink Gen Shrimp – Description & Properties
GT Red/Pink Gen is a premium selectively bred Caridina cantonensis variety, known for its vibrant red to pink body combined with subtle metallic highlights. This ornamental Caridina shrimp is highly prized in planted and species-specific tanks for its eye-catching coloration.
🌈 Description
Species: Caridina cantonensis
Trade name: GT Red/Pink Gen
Size: ~1.5cm (unsexed juveniles)
Coloration: Bright red to pink body with subtle metallic sheen
Pattern: Solid with occasional gradient; pattern intensity varies per individual
Behavior: Peaceful, active grazers
The vibrancy of red/pink and metallic highlights depends on genetics, diet, and water quality.
🌟 Properties & Benefits
✔ Bright red to pink coloration with subtle metallic accents
✔ Active and peaceful behavior
✔ High ornamental value for planted or species-specific Caridina tanks
✔ Fully freshwater breeding under stable conditions
✔ Selective breeding enhances color intensity and gradient
💧 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 red/pink vibrancy
📌 Summary
GT Red/Pink Gen Shrimp are visually striking Caridina shrimp with vibrant red to pink bodies and subtle metallic highlights. Perfect for collectors and species-specific or planted tanks, they are a premium ornamental line for advanced shrimp hobbyists.