🦐 White Super Tiger OE
(also known as Blonde OE)
White Super Tiger OE / Blonde OE is a selectively bred ornamental shrimp from
Caridina cf. cantonensis.
It belongs to the Tiger shrimp line and carries the OE (Orange Eyes) recessive gene.
🔎 Appearance
Body color: milky white, ivory, or translucent “blonde”
Pattern: visible tiger striping (often beige/light brown)
Eyes: bright orange
Size:~1.5cm (unsexed juveniles)
Females: fuller body, stronger white tone
Males: slimmer, more translucent
The name Blonde OE usually refers to lighter, more translucent specimens with clear tiger markings.
🧬 Genetics
Originates from Super Tiger lineage
Carries the OE (Orange Eyes) recessive trait
Selective breeding goals:
Clean white/blonde base color
Visible, balanced striping
Strong orange eye contrast
When crossed with Bee/Taiwan Bee lines, it can produce interesting hybrid results (used in advanced Caridina projects).
🌡️ Care Requirements
As a Caridina (bee/tiger complex) shrimp, it requires soft and stable water:
Temperature: 20–24°C
pH: 5.5–6.5
GH: 4–6
KH: 0–1
TDS: 100–150 ppm
Substrate: active buffering shrimp soil recommended
Not suitable for hard, alkaline water.
🍃 Behavior & Breeding
Peaceful and colony-oriented
Best kept in species-only tanks for line stability
Breeds in freshwater
OE trait requires proper genetic pairing
Moderate breeding difficulty