🦐 GT Black/Blue Gen Metallic – Description & Properties
GT Black/Blue Gen is a premium selectively bred Caridina cantonensis variety, valued for its deep black body with metallic blue highlights. This high-contrast Caridina shrimp is highly ornamental and perfect for planted or species-specific tanks.
🌈 Description
Species: Caridina cantonensis
Trade name: GT Black/Blue Gen
Size: ~1.5cm (unsexed juveniles)
Coloration: Intense black body with shimmering blue highlights along the back and body segments
Pattern: Solid black with metallic blue sheen; pattern intensity varies per individual
Behavior: Peaceful, active grazers
The depth of black and metallic blue shine depends on genetics, diet, and water quality.
🌟 Properties & Benefits
✔ Deep black body with metallic blue highlights
✔ Eye-catching and ornamental
✔ Active and peaceful behavior
✔ Fully freshwater breeding under stable conditions
✔ Suitable for planted or species-specific Caridina tanks
✔ Selective breeding enhances metallic blue intensity and contrast
💧 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 ensures strong black and blue contrast
📌 Summary
GT Black/Blue Gen Shrimp are premium Caridina shrimp with a deep black body and shimmering blue highlights, perfect for collectors and planted or species-specific tanks. They are a high-contrast ornamental line for advanced hobbyists.