Tiger Sumatra Shrimp

🔥 Tiger Sumatra Shrimp (Caridina cf. cantonensis “Tiger Sumatra”)

Add a bold, wild-patterned shrimp to your aquarium with the striking Tiger Sumatra Shrimp. Known for their distinctive tiger-like striping combined with warm orange to brown tones, these shrimp bring a natural yet exotic look inspired by their Southeast Asian origins.

Best suited to stable, well-maintained aquariums, Tiger Sumatra Shrimp are a rewarding choice for aquarists looking to keep something a little more unique than standard varieties.

🌿 Why Choose Tiger Sumatra Shrimp?

🐯 Distinct tiger-striped patterning
🧡 Warm orange, amber, and brown tones
🌱 Grazes on biofilm and microalgae
🐠 Completely peaceful temperament
🪴 Ideal for aquascaped and specialist shrimp tanks

In the right conditions, Tiger Sumatra Shrimp will form a visually striking colony, with each individual showing slightly different striping and colour intensity.

📏 Care Requirements

🧬 Scientific Name: Caridina cf. cantonensis “Tiger Sumatra”
📛 Common Name: Tiger Sumatra Shrimp
🏠 Tank Size: 30L+ recommended (stable setup preferred)
🌡️ Temperature: 20–25°C
⚗️ pH Range: 6.0–7.2
💧 GH/KH: Soft to moderately soft water (low KH preferred)
🧘 Temperament: Completely peaceful
🍽️ Diet: Biofilm, algae, shrimp pellets, blanched vegetables, specialist foods
👥 Group Size: Colony of 8–10+ recommended

Tiger Sumatra Shrimp thrive in mature aquariums with stable parameters, good filtration, and plenty of moss, leaf litter, and natural surfaces for grazing.

🐠 Compatibility

Best kept in shrimp-only or carefully selected peaceful setups. Suitable tank mates include very small, non-aggressive fish such as micro-rasboras. Avoid larger or predatory species.

⚠️ Important Notes

Tiger Sumatra Shrimp are more sensitive than Neocaridina species and prefer stable water conditions. They may hybridise with other Caridina tiger or bee shrimp, so it’s best to keep them separately if you want to maintain pure lines.

The Tiger Sumatra Shrimp is an excellent choice for UK aquarists looking for a naturally patterned, slightly more advanced shrimp that adds both character and authenticity to a freshwater aquarium.