Home-bred Red Pinto shrimp in mixed patterns — zebra stripe, spotted head, fishbone and galaxy — in rich red and white. Each one is unique, and no two groups look the same.
What you get: unsexed juvenile shrimp, about 1/4"–1/2" long. Mixed patterns.
Quick facts
Common names: Red Pinto, Red Zebra Pinto, Galaxy Pinto, Spotted Head
Scientific name: Caridina cf. cantonensis
Max size: 1.2"
pH: 6.0–6.8
GH: 4–6
KH: 0–1
TDS: 100–120 ppm
Temperature: 68–78°F
Care
- Water: soft, slightly acidic water (pH 6.0–6.8, GH 4–6, TDS 100–120). Use RO/RODI water remineralized for Caridina and an active shrimp soil to hold the pH.
- Tank: fully cycled and mature, with moss and plenty of biofilm. Ammonia and nitrite at 0, nitrate under 25 ppm. A sponge filter (or a sponge over the intake) keeps babies safe.
- Stability: 10–20% water change weekly with water matched in TDS and temperature (68–78°F). Avoid sudden swings.
- Feeding: small amounts 2–3 times a week; remove leftovers. Overfeeding is the most common cause of losses.
- Avoid copper: no copper-based medications, fertilizers or fittings.
- Breeding: females carry eggs about 30 days. Shrimplets eat only biofilm at first, so a well-established tank is key.
For tank setup, cycling and troubleshooting, see our Caridina Shrimp Care Guide.
