Invertebrate:
Bee shrimp
Caridina cantonensis
Freshwater
Adult size2.5–3.8 cm
GroupAt least 10
Tank for 1019 L or more
Care levelIntermediate
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Water
Temperature18–24.5 °C
5 °C35 °C
pH5.8–7.0
49
General hardness4–6 dGH
0 dGH35 dGH
Carbonate hardness0–4 dKH
0 dKH20 dKH
- Comfortable
- Acceptable, less ideal
- Tolerated, not comfortable
Space
Group10
Tank volume for 1019 L
Needs 19–30 L, depending on how it is kept
- The space it needs, from the least to the most generous
- Recommended
Character and care
- TemperamentPeaceful
- Social lifeIn colonies
- DietOmnivore