🦐 Santa SCR Shrimp – Description & Properties
Santa SCR is a premium selectively bred Caridina cantonensis variety, valued for its vibrant red body with distinctive white or transparent markings. This ornamental shrimp is highly sought after for planted or species-specific Caridina tanks due to its unique and eye-catching coloration.
🌈 Description
Species: Caridina cantonensis
Trade name: Santa SCR
Size: ~1.5cm (unsexed juveniles)
Coloration: Bright red body with crisp white or translucent accents
Pattern: Pattern varies per individual; typically features contrasting markings across the head and body
Behavior: Peaceful, active grazers
The intensity of red and pattern visibility depends on genetics, diet, and water quality.
🌟 Properties & Benefits
✔ Vibrant red body with white or translucent markings
✔ Eye-catching 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 contrast and pattern clarity
💧 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 bright red color and distinctive markings
📌 Summary
Santa SCR Shrimp are visually striking Caridina shrimp with bold red bodies and contrasting white or translucent patterns. Perfect for collectors and species-specific planted tanks, they are a premium ornamental shrimp line for advanced hobbyists.