🦐 Nanashi Advanced Shrimp – Description & Properties
Nanashi Advanced is a selectively bred Caridina cantonensis variety, known for its clean, high-contrast body pattern and vibrant coloration. This premium ornamental shrimp is highly prized in planted and species-specific aquariums for its striking appearance and refined pattern.
🌈 Description
Species: Caridina cantonensis
Trade name: Nanashi Advanced
Size: ~1.5cm (unsexed juveniles)
Coloration: Vivid base color with crisp, high-contrast markings; can be red, black, or mixed depending on the line
Pattern: Typically bold, uniform stripes or spots along the body; refined and consistent in advanced lines
Behavior: Peaceful, active grazers
Pattern clarity and color vibrancy depend on genetics, diet, and water quality.
🌟 Properties & Benefits
✔ High-contrast, refined body pattern
✔ Vibrant, eye-catching coloration
✔ Active and peaceful behavior
✔ Fully freshwater breeding under stable conditions
✔ Ideal for planted or species-specific Caridina tanks
✔ Selective breeding enhances pattern consistency 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 ensures advanced line pattern clarity and color intensity
📌 Summary
Nanashi Advanced Shrimp are high-contrast, vibrantly colored Caridina shrimp with refined patterns. Perfect for collectors and planted or species-specific tanks, they are a premium ornamental line for advanced hobbyists seeking precision-bred shrimp.