Caridina Panda is a selected form of Caridina cf. cantonensis, closely related to the famous Crystal Red & Black shrimp. It is so named because of its deep black colour contrasted by thick white stripes, reminiscent of a panda's coat.

This shrimp requires soft, stable, well-filtered water. It should be reserved for careful aquarists and special tanks.

Behaviour and maintenance

• Very peaceful - ideal in special tanks or with non-aggressive micro-fish
• Group life - a minimum of 10 individuals is required to observe natural behaviour
• Do not mix with other strains of Caridina to avoid cross-breeding

Feeding

Detritivore / biofilmivore:

• Natural biofilm (wood, catappa leaves)
• Specific foods for shrimp (powders, vegetable sticks)
• Fresh supplements: spinach, poached nettle, spirulina

Water quality

• Temperature: 20 - 24°C
• pH: 5.5 - 6.5
• GH: 4 - 6 °dGH
• KH: 0 - 1 °KH
• Conductivity: 100 - 200 µS

Recommended use of technical soil and remineralised osmosis water (GH+)

Decor and environment

• Technical soil (low, stable pH)
• Mosses, buces, dwarf anubias
• Natural hiding places: wood, leaves, mini caves

Maintenance sheet

AquaBota tip

To ensure good reproduction, useremineralised osmosis water and leave the tank to age. A population of microfauna (infusoria, microvers) will help juvenile fish to survive.