Tangerine Tiger Shrimp (Caridina serrata)
Tangerine Tiger Shrimp (Caridina serrata) is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Delivery and Shipping
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Tangerine Tiger Shrimp (Caridina serrata)
Description
Description
Tangerine Tiger Shrimp (Caridina serrata / Tangerine Tiger variety) are a popular freshwater dwarf shrimp known for their bright orange coloration and tiger-like striping. They are often recommended as a good introduction to keeping Caridina shrimp because they are generally hardier than Crystal Red or Taiwan Bee shrimp.
Quick Care Guide
- Scientific Name: Caridina serrata (commonly sold as Tangerine Tiger Shrimp)
- Size: 2.5 to 3 cm (about 1 to 1.25 inches)
- Temperature: 20 to 24°C (68 to 75°F)
- pH: 6.0 to 7.0 (slightly acidic preferred)
- GH: 4 to 8 dGH
- KH: 0 to 4 dKH
- TDS: 100 to 200 ppm
- Lifespan: 1 to 2 years
Temperament
- Peaceful and excellent for shrimp-only aquariums.
- Can be kept with other peaceful shrimp species.
- Constant grazers that feed on biofilm, algae, and detritus.
Breeding
- One of the easiest Caridina shrimp to breed.
- Females carry eggs under the abdomen until fully developed shrimplets hatch.
- Colonies can grow quickly under stable water conditions.
Good target parameters are :
- pH 6.2 to 6.8
- GH 4 to 6
- KH 0 to 2
- TDS 120 to 150
- Temperature 21 to 23°C (70 to 73°F)
Specifications
Specifications
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CategoryShrimps
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Species TypeCaridina Shrimp
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Water Temperature
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Minimum Tank Size2 Gallons
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Habitat PreferencePlanted Tanks, Hiding Spots, Driftwood
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BehaviourBottom-Dwelling
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