lat. Name: | Caridina cf. babaulti |
German. Name: | Indian Zebra Shrimp |
Appearance: | transparent body with brown/reddish/bluish tiger pattern |
Size: | up to 3 cm |
Age: | up to 2 years |
Behavior: | very peaceful, can be socialized with peaceful shrimps, fish and snails (if the water values match) |
Reproduction: | Females release between 20 and 40 independent young every four to six weeks |
Diet: | Mainly plant-based, occasionally protein food |
Difficulty | Suitable for beginners and advanced keepers |
Requirements & water values:
Min. aquarium requirements | We recommend a tank of at least 20 L |
Suitable substrate | Shrimp gravel |
Temperature | 22 - 28 °C |
pH value | 6.5 - 7.5 mol/l |
Total hardness (GH) | 6 - 12 ° dGh |
Carbonate hardness (KH) | 1 - 5 ° dGh |
Conductance for osmosis water | approx. 150 - 250 µS |
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