🦐 Red Devil OE Shrimp
(also called Orange Eye Red Devil)
Red Devil OE is a selectively bred ornamental freshwater shrimp from the Caridina cf. cantonensis group.
It belongs to the Tiger / Taiwan Bee lines and carries the OE (Orange Eyes) recessive trait. This line is prized for its deep red body color combined with vivid orange eyes, creating a strong visual contrast.
🔎 Appearance
Body color: intense deep red, sometimes ruby or crimson
Pattern: no pattern on high grade
Eyes: bright orange (OE) — main distinguishing feature
Size: ~1.5cm (unsexed juveniles)
Females: larger, more intense red coloration
Males: smaller, lighter red or translucent
High-grade Red Devil OE shrimp show uniform deep red color with clean orange eyes.
🧬 Genetics
Derived from Tiger / Taiwan Bee crosses
OE (Orange Eyes) is a recessive trait and requires careful breeding to maintain
Selective breeding goals:
Intense solid red body
Bright and stable orange eyes
🌡️ Care Requirements
Red Devil OE shrimp, like other Caridina OE lines, are sensitive to water conditions:
Temperature: 20–24°C
pH: 5.5–6.5
GH: 4–6
KH: 0–1
TDS: 100–150 ppm
Substrate: active shrimp soil recommended to maintain stable parameters
They are prone to stress and color fading if water parameters fluctuate.
🍃 Behavior & Breeding
Peaceful and social
Best kept in species-only tanks to maintain genetic purity
Breeds in freshwater
OE trait requires controlled pairings
Moderate breeding difficulty; more sensitive than Neocaridina