🦐 Red Dragon Calceo Bee Shrimp – Description & Properties
Red Dragon is a premium selectively bred Caridina cantonensis variety, known for its vivid red body combined with bold white or metallic markings. This Caridina shrimp is prized for its ornamental value and striking appearance in planted shrimp tanks.
🌈 Description
Species: Caridina cantonensis
Trade name: Red Dragon or Red Calceo Bee
Size: ~1.5cm (unsexed juveniles)
Coloration and Pattern : Translucent Body with yellow head organs and Usually Zebra pattern and fancy head pattern, pattern is always red
Behavior: Peaceful, active grazers
The depth of red and pattern visibility depends on genetics, water quality, and diet.
🌟 Properties & Benefits
✔ Intense red coloration with elegant contrasting markings
✔ High ornamental value for Caridina enthusiasts
✔ Active and peaceful behavior
✔ Fully freshwater breeding under stable conditions
✔ Perfect for planted or species-specific Caridina tanks
✔ Can be selectively bred to enhance color intensity and pattern
💧 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 deep red color and pattern
📌 Summary
Red Dragon Shrimp are visually striking Caridina shrimp with vibrant red pattern and bold metallic patterns. They thrive in planted or species-specific tanks and are ideal for collectors or enthusiasts seeking high-contrast ornamental shrimp lines.