🦐 Ruby Red Tiger Shrimp – Description & Properties
Ruby Red Tiger is a selectively bred Caridina cantonensis variety, known for its deep ruby-red body combined with classic tiger back line. This shrimp is prized for its ornamental appeal and vibrant coloration in Caridina aquariums.
🌈 Description
Species: Caridina cantonensis
Trade name: Ruby Red Tiger
Size: ~1.5cm (unsexed juveniles)
Coloration: Deep ruby-red body with white back line
Pattern: Striking horizontal line and sometimes little pattern may show up between individuals
Behavior: Peaceful, active grazers
The depth of red and stripe intensity depends on genetics, diet, and water quality.
🌟 Properties & Benefits
✔ Deep ruby-red body with elegant tiger back line
✔ Eye-catching and ornamental
✔ Active and peaceful behavior
✔ Fully freshwater breeding under stable conditions
✔ Ideal for planted or species-specific tiger shrimp tanks
✔ Can be selectively bred to enhance stripe contrast and body color
💧 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 enhances red intensity and stripe clarity
📌 Summary
Ruby Red Tiger Shrimp are vibrant, striking Caridina Tiger shrimp with deep red bodies and white back line. Perfect for planted tanks and collectors, they are a premium ornamental line ideal for hobbyists seeking high-contrast Tiger shrimp.