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Gold Spot Shrimp - Caridinia Sp.
 

 
Quick Stats
 
  • Common Name:  Gold Spot Shrimp

 

  • Scientific Name: Caridina sp.
     

 

  • Origin: Thailand

 

  • Size: Up to 3cm

 

  • Food: Flake Food, Algae. We feed our frozen bloodworms and cucumber slices once a week.

 

  • Temperature: 70°F-78°F

 

  • Water Parameters: Gold Spot shrimp appear to do best in water that is medium hard and slightly alkaline.

 

  • Larval Development: High Form. Young Gold Spot shrimp are minature versions of the adults, no special requirements for them to reach maturity.

 
Information

One of the many new Caridina species coming out of the east. Gold Spot shrimp are found in rivers and streams in Thailand. Translucent body, these shrimp will display 5-7 spots that glow vibrantly. Females will display brownish bands in addition to the spotting. Peaceful and fairly social. A beautiful shrimp, especially noticable in well planted tanks. These are a Shrimp Spot exclusive. We recieved our original stock directly from the villagers who netted them.

 

Easy to care for, ours are kept at 74°F in a pH of 7. We have both wild stock and tank raised Gold Spots available. Be one of the first in the United States to own this species. 

 

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