Invertebrate:
Tiger shrimp
Caridina mariae
Freshwater
Adult size3–3.8 cm
GroupAt least 5
Tank for 520 L or more
Care levelBeginner
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Water
Temperature15–25 °C
5 °C35 °C
pH6.0–7.5
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General hardness3–12 dGH
0 dGH35 dGH
Carbonate hardness2–6 dKH
0 dKH20 dKH
- Comfortable
- Acceptable, less ideal
- Tolerated, not comfortable
Space
Group5
Tank volume for 520 L
Needs 19–20 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
- DietDetritus eater