🦐 Purple Nanashi Shrimp – Description & Properties
Purple Nanashi is a selectively bred Caridina cantonensis variety, valued for its deep purple body with subtle translucent or pearly accents. This ornamental shrimp is highly prized for planted or species-specific aquariums due to its unique hue and delicate appearance.
🌈 Description
Species: Caridina  cantonensis
Trade name: Purple Nanashi
Size: ~1.5cm (unsexed juveniles)
Coloration: Deep purple body with soft translucent highlights
Pattern: Generally uniform; subtle gradients may appear in some individuals
Behavior: Peaceful, active grazers
The richness of purple and translucency depends on genetics, diet, lighting, and water quality.
🌟 Properties & Benefits
✔ Deep purple coloration with subtle translucent accents
✔ Elegant and highly ornamental
✔ Active and peaceful behavior
✔ Fully freshwater breeding under stable conditions
✔ Ideal for planted or species-specific Caridina tanks
✔ Selective breeding enhances color intensity and uniformity
💧 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:
🦐 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 uniform purple coloration
📌 Summary
Purple Nanashi Shrimp are elegant Caridina shrimp with deep purple bodies and subtle translucent highlights. Perfect for collectors and planted or species-specific tanks, they are a premium ornamental line for advanced shrimp hobbyists.