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Pure Red Line Shrimp
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A highly refined version of the beautiful crystal red shrimp, the pure red line shrimp (PRL shrimp for the pros out there) has a bold white body and deep red line, just like the picture. Like all Caridina, these shrimp tolerate temperatures down to the 60s but will not tolerate temperatures of 80 and above. Also, Caridina shrimp need clean, soft water. Spoiling them is worth it. We recommend TMC or Hikari shrimp food for all our shrimp.
Quick Facts
| Scientific Name | Caridina cf. cantonensis (pure red line, crystal red) |
| Origin | Taiwan (aquarium-bred) |
| Care Level | Moderate to difficult (needs soft, stable water) |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Adult Size | Up to 1" |
| Lifespan | 1½–2 years |
| Diet | Omnivore (grazes on algae) |
| Water Temperature | 68–76°F |
| pH | 5.8–6.8 |
| Water Hardness | GH 4–6, KH 0–1 (soft) |
| Group Size | Does best in a group |
| Shipping Size | Approx. ½" |
Care Guide
Tank setup: Caridina bee and Taiwan bee shrimp need soft, slightly acidic water. Use a mature, cycled tank with an active (buffering) shrimp substrate, RO water remineralized for shrimp, moss and plants, and a sponge filter.
Feeding: Feed a small amount of quality shrimp food once a day, and remove any uneaten food after a few hours.
Tankmates: Caridina are best kept in a shrimp-only tank or with tiny, peaceful fish like otocinclus, plus snails. Avoid cichlids and other fish that will eat shrimp. Different bee and Taiwan bee varieties can crossbreed, but they will not breed with Neocaridina.
Good to know: Acclimate slowly (drip for an hour or more). Stable water matters more than perfect numbers, and sudden changes in temperature or hardness are the most common cause of losses.
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