Invertebrate:
Caridina spinata
Freshwater
Adult size3 cm
GroupAt least 10
Tank for 1050 L or more
Care levelExpert
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Water
Temperature28–30 °C
5 °C35 °C
pH7.8–8.5
49
General hardness5–7 dGH
0 dGH35 dGH
Carbonate hardness3–5 dKH
0 dKH20 dKH
- Comfortable
- Acceptable, less ideal
- Tolerated, not comfortable
Space
Group10
Needs 6–12, depending on how it is kept
Tank volume for 1050 L
Needs 33–50 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 groups
- DietOmnivore