Common Name: Blue Steel Shrimp
Scientific name: Caridina cf Cantonesis
Maximum Size: 2.5-3 cm
Water Parameters:
pH 5.0 - 6.5
gH 4 - 6
kH 0 - 1
TDS 100 - 150
Temperature 18–24 celcius
Shipping/Selling Size: 1-2 cm
Originally we thought these where Blue Bolts but after some feedback from other breeders we don't feel comfortable selling them as such.
Blue Steels are a cross of Tangerine Tiger or Aura Blue Tiger crossed with a Blue Bolt. These look very similar to Blue bolts but its coloration is alittle more darkening on the blue parts of its body. These Blue Steels has a sparkly body instead of a solid coloration making them unique for macro photography. The small details these Blue Steels show is quite mesmerizing. .
Aquarium must be fully cycled with a lot of biofilms and plants for them to graze on. Ammonia and nitrite should always be zero, nitrate under 25ppm. Weekly water change of 10-20% is suggested to keep the nitrate low. Feed only 2-3 times a week as overfeeding will cause shrimp death.
Breeding Blue Steel Shrimp is the same as breeding crystal red shrimp. Female shrimp will carry the eggs for about 30 days until they are hatched to miniature size of their parents. It is important to have a well established aquarium in order for the shrimplets to survive as they can only consume biofilms until they grow older.