🦐 Purple Solid Shrimp – Description & Properties
Purple Solid is a selectively bred Caridina cantonensis variety, known for its deep, uniform purple coloration. This ornamental shrimp is highly prized for planted or species-specific Caridina aquariums due to its intense and elegant color.
 
SOLID Purple is selectively bred Nanashi Purple to eliminate pattern and make them full purple shrimp, I am selling off Purple with patterns but small patterns as my goal is to create stable Solid line which will be later for sale.
 
🌈 Description
Species: Caridina cantonensis
Trade name: Purple Solid
Size:~1.5cm (unsexed juveniles)
Coloration: Deep, solid purple across the entire body
Pattern: Uniform, no additional markings
Behavior: Peaceful, active grazers
The depth of purple depends on genetics, diet, lighting, and water quality.
🌟 Properties & Benefits
✔ Intense, uniform purple coloration
✔ High ornamental value
✔ Active and peaceful behavior
✔ Fully freshwater breeding under stable conditions
✔ Ideal for planted or species-specific Caridina tanks
✔ Selective breeding enhances color depth and consistency
💧 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 solid purple coloration
📌 Summary
Purple Solid Shrimp are elegant Caridina shrimp with a rich, uniform purple body. Perfect for collectors and high-contrast planted or species-specific tanks, they are a premium ornamental line for advanced hobbyists.