{"product_id":"red-bee-shrimp-caridina","title":"Red Bee Shrimp - Caridina","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"58\"\u003e🔥 \u003cstrong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"58\"\u003eRed Bee Shrimp (Caridina cf. cantonensis “Red Bee”)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"319\"\u003eAdd a true classic of the shrimp-keeping world to your aquarium with the elegant Red Bee Shrimp. Famous for their crisp red and white banded pattern, these Caridina shrimp are highly prized for their crystal-clear contrast and delicate, ornamental appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"507\"\u003eBest suited to stable, specialist aquariums, Red Bee Shrimp reward experienced aquarists with stunning visual impact and graceful, constant grazing behaviour across mosses and hardscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"542\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"542\"\u003eWhy Choose Red Bee Shrimp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"789\"\u003e🔴 Classic red and white “bee” banded pattern\u003cbr data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"592\"\u003e🌱 Feeds on biofilm and microalgae\u003cbr data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"629\"\u003e🐠 Completely peaceful and shrimp-only compatible\u003cbr data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"681\"\u003e🪴 Perfect for aquascaped and specialist shrimp tanks\u003cbr data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"737\"\u003e⭐ High-end Caridina shrimp with premium appearance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"936\"\u003eIn a well-maintained aquarium, Red Bee Shrimp will form a refined colony, with striking contrast that enhances minimalist and aquascaped layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"962\"\u003e📏 \u003cstrong data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"962\"\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003e🧬 Scientific Name: Caridina cf. cantonensis “Red Bee”\u003cbr data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003e📛 Common Name: Red Bee Shrimp\u003cbr data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003e🏠 Tank Size: 30L+ recommended (stable, mature setup required)\u003cbr data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003e🌡️ Temperature: 20–24°C\u003cbr data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1146\"\u003e⚗️ pH Range: 5.8–6.8 (slightly acidic preferred)\u003cbr data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1197\"\u003e💧 GH\/KH: Soft water conditions (GH 4–6 ideal, low KH)\u003cbr data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003e🧘 Temperament: Completely peaceful\u003cbr data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1292\"\u003e🍽️ Diet: Algae, biofilm, shrimp pellets, blanched vegetables, specialist Caridina foods\u003cbr data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1383\"\u003e👥 Group Size: Colony of 10+ recommended\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1574\"\u003eRed Bee Shrimp thrive in mature, carefully maintained aquariums with stable parameters, often using active substrates, moss, and gentle filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003e🐠 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1765\"\u003eBest kept in shrimp-only or dedicated Caridina setups. If housed with fish, only extremely small, peaceful species may be suitable. Avoid all larger or predatory fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1789\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1789\"\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"2057\"\u003eRed Bee Shrimp are more sensitive than Neocaridina species and require soft, low-TDS, stable water conditions. They breed more slowly but produce highly desirable, patterned offspring when properly maintained. Stability is more important than frequent water changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2215\"\u003eThe Red Bee Shrimp is a perfect choice for UK aquarists ready to keep advanced shrimp species and build a beautiful, specialised aquascape-focused aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Snuffle and Swim","offers":[{"title":"1 - 3 cm","offer_id":57802078028157,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.snuffleandswim.com\/products\/red-bee-shrimp-caridina","provider":"Snuffle and Swim","version":"1.0","type":"link"}