The Red Tiger Shrimp is a bold Caridina with intense red stripes and distinctive tiger-like banding over a translucent or semi-opaque body. Their dramatic coloration and patterning make them a standout addition to planted aquariums and shrimp-only tanks.
Shipped at 0.5–0.75 inches, these juveniles are hardy and will mature to roughly 1–1.2 inches, with red striping intensifying as they grow.
Care & Aquarium Requirements:
Red Tiger Shrimp thrive in soft, stable, slightly acidic water (pH 5.8–6.8, temperature 68–74°F). Planted aquariums with moss, driftwood, and biofilm-rich surfaces provide grazing opportunities and natural cover. Peaceful and social, they are best kept in dedicated Caridina setups or with other gentle species of similar water needs.
Breeding Information:
Females carry eggs until hatching, producing offspring that inherit the vivid red striping patterns. Maintaining stable water parameters and species-focused setups ensures healthy juveniles and preserves coloration.
Quick Facts:
Scientific Name: Caridina sp. “Red Tiger”
Common Names: Red Tiger Shrimp
Shipping Size: 0.5–0.75 inches
Adult Size: ~1–1.2 inches
Temperament: Peaceful, algae-grazing
Diet: Biofilm, algae, shrimp pellets, blanched vegetables
Tank Size: 5+ gallons (species-only setups recommended)
Water Parameters: pH 5.8–6.8, Temperature 68–74°F, soft stable water
The Red Tiger Shrimp is a bold Caridina with intense red stripes and distinctive tiger-like banding over a translucent or semi-opaque body. Their dramatic coloration and patterning make them a standout addition to planted aquariums and shrimp-only tanks.
Shipped at 0.5–0.75 inches, these juveniles are hardy and will mature to roughly 1–1.2 inches, with red striping intensifying as they grow.
Care & Aquarium Requirements:
Red Tiger Shrimp thrive in soft, stable, slightly acidic water (pH 5.8–6.8, temperature 68–74°F). Planted aquariums with moss, driftwood, and biofilm-rich surfaces provide grazing opportunities and natural cover. Peaceful and social, they are best kept in dedicated Caridina setups or with other gentle species of similar water needs.
Breeding Information:
Females carry eggs until hatching, producing offspring that inherit the vivid red striping patterns. Maintaining stable water parameters and species-focused setups ensures healthy juveniles and preserves coloration.
Quick Facts:
Scientific Name: Caridina sp. “Red Tiger”
Common Names: Red Tiger Shrimp
Shipping Size: 0.5–0.75 inches
Adult Size: ~1–1.2 inches
Temperament: Peaceful, algae-grazing
Diet: Biofilm, algae, shrimp pellets, blanched vegetables
Tank Size: 5+ gallons (species-only setups recommended)
Water Parameters: pH 5.8–6.8, Temperature 68–74°F, soft stable water
