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Caridina sp. cf. cantonensis "Black Pinto"

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Caridina sp. cf. cantonensis "Black Pinto

Ornamental invertebrate - peaceful, useful and easy to maintain

The Caridina is a freshwater invertebrate appreciated for its role as a cleaner (algae, biofilm, micro-debris) and its compatibility with most calm tanks.

Behaviour and maintenance

Peaceful and discreet. Provide hiding places and well-oxygenated water. Avoid predatory cohabitants (large cichlids, tetraodons, aggressive crayfish).

Food

Algae, biofilm, detritus. If necessary, supplement with vegetable pellets and blanched vegetables. A mineral/calcium supplement helps the shell.

Water quality

  • Temperature: 22 - 28°C
  • pH: 6.8 - 8.2
  • GH: 6 - 18 °dGH
  • KH: 3 - 12 °KH
  • Nitrite/Ammonia: 0 (very sensitive)

Avoid copper medicines. A conditioner neutralises chlorine/chloramines.

Decor and environment

Surfaces to graze (windows, rocks, roots). Hardy plants are spared (does not consume healthy plants).

Maintenance sheet

Scientific name Caridina sp. cf. cantonensis "Black Pinto
Size sold see sheet
Adult size 1 - 5 cm depending on species
Origin Asia / America depending on species
Life expectancy 1 - 3 years
Behaviour Peaceful, browsing
Living zone Surfaces and substrate
Minimum volume 20 L (group possible)
Diet Algae, biofilm, plant/mineral supplements
Reproduction Depending on species, often larvae requiring a brackish environment
Compatibility OK calm fish/dwarf shrimp; avoid predators

AquaBota tip

Leave one side window uncleaned to maintain a biofilm. Add a calcium supplement if the shell becomes tarnished or dull.

Shipping and delivery of live invertebrates

Suitable isothermal packaging. As soon as you receive them, acclimatise them with drip irrigation and dim lighting for the first few hours.

Delivery methods

  • France Express (France, Belgium, Luxembourg)
  • In-store collection at Sombreffe (Belgium)

Shipment organisation

  • Orders closed: every Monday at 10.00 a.m.
  • France: departures on Monday or Tuesday depending on the department, delivery between Tuesday and Thursday.
  • Belgium and Luxembourg: departures on Monday and Tuesday, delivery between Tuesday and Wednesday.
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