Shadow Galaxy Tiger

Common Name:  Shadow Galaxy Tiger 
Scientific name: Caridina cf Cantonesis
Maximum Size: 3-3.5 cm

Water Parameters:
pH 5.0 - 6.5
gH 4 - 6
kH 0 - 1
TDS 100 - 150
Temperature 18–24 celcius

Shipping Size: 1-2 cm

Galaxy tiger shrimp genetics involve selective  breeding of Taiwan bee shrimp (Caridina cantonensis) and tiger shrimp (Caridina mariae), resulting in shrimp with a unique white coloration against a colored body, often with "galaxy" spots on their cheeks. . 

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 Galaxy 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.