🦐 Yellow KK OE Shrimp
(also referred to as Orange Eye Shrimp)
Yellow KK OE is an ornamental freshwater shrimp from the Caridina cf. cantonensis group.
It is part of the King Kong (KK) line and carries the OE (Orange Eyes) genetic trait.
🔎 Appearance
Body color: bright yellow, sometimes golden or lemon yellow
Pattern: typically solid, may have faint banding depending on grade
Eyes: vivid orange (OE) — defining feature
Size: ~1.5cm (unsexed juveniles)
Females: fuller body, more intense yellow
Males: slimmer, slightly lighter in tone
High-grade Yellow KK OE (often called Yellow King Kong OE) shows uniform color without pattern distractions.
🧬 Genetics
Part of the King Kong (KK) lineage, selectively bred for:
Solid yellow coloration
Strong OE eyes
Stability of color across generations
OE (Orange Eyes) is a recessive trait; maintaining it requires careful breeding.
🌡️ Care Requirements
As a Caridina shrimp, it requires soft, acidic water:
Temperature: 20–24°C
pH: 5.5–6.5
GH: 4–6
KH: 0–1
TDS: 100–150 ppm
Substrate: active shrimp soil recommended to maintain stable parameters
Sensitive to sudden water changes or high mineral content.
🍃 Behavior & Breeding
Peaceful, colony-oriented
Best kept in species-only tanks for line stability
Breeds in freshwater
OE trait requires proper pairing to maintain orange eyes
Moderate breeding difficulty, similar to other KK / OE Caridina lines