Tiger Shrimp
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Species
Name: |
Caridina
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| Former
Name: |
N/A |
| Common
Name: |
Tiger
Shrimp |
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| pH
Range: |
6.0-7.2 |
Life
Span: |
1-2
Years |
| Temperature
Range: |
68-75
F |
Size
Range: |
1-2
Inches |
| Hardness
Range: |
3-10
dkh |
Diet
Type: |
Omnivore |
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| Origin: |
South
East Asia |
Similar
Species: |
Blue
Tiger Shrimp, Black Tiger Shrimp |
| Found
in wild: |
Yes |
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| The Tiger Shrimp comes from
South East Asia, and was one of the first Caridina
species to become popular in The United States after the
Amano
Shrimp was introduced. There are 3 color
variations of the Tiger Shrimp available in the hobby,
the wild type, Blue Tiger Shrimp and the Black Tiger
Shrimp |
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| Tiger Shrimp are one of the
easiest Caridina species to care for. They do
prefer softer and slightly acidic water. Adult
shrimp can adapt to harder more alkaline water but their
lifespan may be affected and breeding will be greatly
reduced and sometimes even prevented. As long as
the aquarium water is slightly acidic and soft, the
Tiger Shrimp requires no special attention. As
with all Dwarf Shrimp it is important to keep all water
parameters constant. |
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| Tiger Shrimp are natural
algae eaters, and will be seen grazing on algae often.
When the Tiger Shrimp is kept in larger groups it is
often necessary to add extra food for the shrimp.
As with most other Dwarf Shrimp, the Tiger Shrimp will
happily accept food intended for bottom feeding fish and
any aquatic invertebrates. They are also very fond
of blanched
vegetables. |
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If all water parameters are
kept constantly within the Tiger Shrimps
requirements and a male and female are present the Tiger
Shrimp will breed easily. The males and females
can be difficult to sexually differentiate, but the
female has a bit larger and wider tail section in order
to carry the eggs. Also, when the female is
sexually mature you may be able to see a saddle
on the female if her coloration allows . |
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| Generally a non-aggressive
Dwarf Shrimp, the Tiger Shrimp can be quite a
fascinating shrimp to observe. They do not harm
any other aquarium inhabitants, and get along with most
other Dwarf Shrimp (make sure to check the Dwarf
Shrimp Compatibility Chart to find what shrimp
should not be kept together). When there are no
predators present in an aquarium the Tiger Shrimp will
be quite active, foraging and cleaning the aquarium of
algae. |
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| As with all aquatic
invertebrates it is important to make sure copper does
not get into the aquarium. Copper is toxic to all
Dwarf Shrimp. Many medications contain elevated
levels of copper, so it is recommended not to medicate
an aquarium with Dwarf Shrimp in it |
