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| Family: |
Atyidae
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| Genus & Species: |
Cardina cf. cantonensis |
| Common Name: |
Crystal Red Shrimp (abv. CSR as opposed to RCS[Cherry red shrimp]
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| Size: |
1" (2.5) |
| Habitat: |
Asia: Japan (although the wild form is from southern China)
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| Min Tank Size: |
2 gallon, 10 gallon for colony starting.
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| Diet: |
Omnivore, most anything edible.
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| Behavior: |
Peaceful
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| Water: |
68°F-80°F, (20-27°C) prefers water on the cooler side. Can live under conditions that are soft and slightly acidic (ph 6.6-7.0) to very hard and alkaline (ph 7.0-8.4 and above).
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| Care: |
Extremely sensitive to ammonia, nitrites, and copper. Should only be kept in peaceful community tank, is a tasty snack for most bigger fish. Needs plants to cling/climb on.
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| Communities: |
Best to keep separate from other fish, however can be suitable with smaller non-aggressive tetras and other small mouthed fish that can not eat them easily. Do not house with Cichlids, barbs, and similar type fish.
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| Suitability: |
Good for people with a bit of experience (not good for starting out with).
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