🦐 White Bee Crystal Shrimp – Description & Properties
White Bee is a premium selectively bred Caridina cantonensis variety, valued for its translucent body with distinctive white  markings and yellow head organs. 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: White Bee Crystal
Size: ~1.5cm (unsexed juveniles)
Coloration: Translucent body with crisp white accents
Pattern: Pattern varies per individual; typically features contrasting markings across the head and body
Behavior: Peaceful, active grazers
The intensity of  pattern visibility depends on genetics, diet, and water quality.
🌟 Properties & Benefits
✔ Vibrant translucent with white markings and yellow head organs
✔ 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
White Bee is a premium selectively bred Caridina cantonensis variety, valued for its translucent body with distinctive white markings and yellow head organs. This ornamental shrimp is highly sought after for planted or species-specific Caridina tanks due to its unique and eye-catching coloration.