{"product_id":"black-choco-shrimp","title":"Black Choco Shrimp","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"359\"\u003eAdd a rare and elegant dark-toned shrimp to your aquarium with the striking Black Choco Shrimp. This Caridina variety features rich chocolate-brown to deep black coloration, often with subtle glossy undertones that give them a refined, premium appearance in planted and aquascaped tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"541\"\u003eBest suited to stable, specialist setups, Black Choco Shrimp are a rewarding choice for experienced aquarists looking for something more unique than standard Neocaridina varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"580\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"580\"\u003eWhy Choose Black Choco Shrimp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"825\"\u003e🍫 Deep chocolate-brown to near-black coloration\u003cbr data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"633\"\u003e🌱 Grazes on biofilm and microalgae\u003cbr data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"671\"\u003e🐠 Completely peaceful and shrimp-only compatible\u003cbr data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"723\"\u003e🪴 Ideal for aquascaped and blackwater-style tanks\u003cbr data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"776\"\u003e⭐ Rare Caridina variety with elegant dark tones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003eIn a well-maintained aquarium, Black Choco Shrimp will form a subtle yet beautiful colony, blending perfectly into natural, earthy aquascapes while still standing out on lighter surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003e📏 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003e🧬 Scientific Name: Caridina cf. cantonensis “Black Chocolate”\u003cbr data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003e📛 Common Name: Black Choco Shrimp\u003cbr data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003e🏠 Tank Size: 30L+ recommended (stable, mature aquarium required)\u003cbr data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003e🌡️ Temperature: 20–24°C\u003cbr data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003e⚗️ pH Range: 5.8–6.8 (slightly acidic preferred)\u003cbr data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003e💧 GH\/KH: Soft water required (GH 4–6 ideal, low KH)\u003cbr data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003e🧘 Temperament: Completely peaceful\u003cbr data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1383\"\u003e🍽️ Diet: Algae, biofilm, shrimp pellets, blanched vegetables, Caridina-specific foods\u003cbr data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003e👥 Group Size: Colony of 10+ recommended\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003eBlack Choco Shrimp thrive in mature, stable aquariums with active substrates, moss, driftwood, and gentle filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1655\"\u003e🐠 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1655\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1842\"\u003eBest kept in shrimp-only or dedicated Caridina setups. If housed with fish, only very small, peaceful species such as micro-rasboras may be suitable. Avoid all larger or predatory fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1866\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1866\"\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"2133\"\u003eBlack Choco Shrimp are more sensitive than Neocaridina species and require stable, soft, low-TDS water conditions. They breed more slowly but produce attractive, consistent dark-toned offspring when properly maintained. Stability and consistency are key to success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2311\"\u003eThe Black Choco Shrimp is a fantastic choice for UK aquarists looking to keep more advanced Caridina shrimp and build a refined, natural-style aquascape with deep earthy tones.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Snuffle and Swim","offers":[{"title":"1 - 3 cm","offer_id":57682294079869,"sku":null,"price":3.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/4983\/3648\/files\/blackchocoshrimpMedium.jpg?v=1771430409","url":"https:\/\/www.snuffleandswim.com\/products\/black-choco-shrimp","provider":"Snuffle and Swim","version":"1.0","type":"link"}