🦐 Red Nanashi Tiger Shrimp – Description & Properties
Red Nanashi Tiger is a selectively bred Caridina cantonensis variety, prized for its vibrant red body accented with bold tiger stripes. This ornamental shrimp is highly valued in planted and species-specific Caridina tanks for its eye-catching contrast and decorative appeal.
🌈 Description
Species: Caridina cantonensis
Trade name: Red Nanashi Tiger
Size: ~1.5cm (unsexed juveniles)
Coloration: Bright red body with metallic or deep red tiger stripes
Pattern: Vertical tiger stripes along the body; pattern varies per individual
Behavior: Peaceful, active grazers
The intensity of red and stripe visibility depends on genetics, diet, and water quality.
🌟 Properties & Benefits
✔ Vibrant red body with bold tiger stripes
✔ Eye-catching and ornamental
✔ Active and peaceful behavior
✔ Fully freshwater breeding under stable conditions
✔ Ideal for planted or species-specific Tiger shrimp tanks
✔ Selective breeding enhances stripe contrast and color intensity
💧 Care Requirements
Temperature: 20–25°C (68–77°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 red vibrancy and tiger striping
📌 Summary
Red Nanashi Tiger Shrimp are striking Caridina Tiger shrimp with a vibrant red body and bold stripes. Perfect for collectors and planted or species-specific tanks, they are a premium ornamental line for advanced shrimp enthusiasts.