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Caridina cf. babaulti "green"
Caridina cf. babaulti "green"

Caridina cf. babaulti "green"

€4.50
€4.50 / Pcs.
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Caridina cf. babaulti var "green" occur in India. Different colors are known and the c. babaulti gets its Dutch name: Rainbow shrimp. It can have red, brown, green, yellow and even zebra stripes. The variant we offer is the green version.

Minimum purchase: 5 pieces
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Caridina cf. babaulti "green"

Caridina cf. babaulti var "green" occur in India. Different colors are known and the c. babaulti gets its Dutch name: Rainbow shrimp. It can have red, brown, green, yellow and even zebra stripes. The variant we offer is the green version.

It will take some time to find the shrimp in the aquarium, because the color does not immediately catch the eye against a green background. That makes the Caridina cf. babaulti "green" a nice alternative to other "unnatural" colors. Keep in mind that shrimps are very sensitive when molting. Major fluctuations in water quality should be avoided. This makes transport a little more difficult, but that should not hinder the popularity of this beautiful shrimp species.

Minimum purchase: 5 pieces

Caridina cf. babualti information

Caridina cf. babaulti is undemanding to its habitat. They are quite strong shrimps. They are very vulnerable while molting. In terms of pH, they can tolerate a wide range between 6.5 and 8. A hardness of 4-14°dGH is fine and an optimal temperature is between 24 and 28°C. It is very nice that this species grows slightly larger than, for example, Neocaridina or Caridina logemanni species. Like other shrimp species, these will also spend the entire day eating microscopic food. They actively contribute to combating algae.

Appearance
Caridina cf. babaulti is a special appearance. They come in different colors and also have the ability to change color depending on their mood. The body is very elongated, making them easy to distinguish from other species. Their rostrum is also elongated with a clear serrated edge. A nice detail is that they also have a pupil in their eyes. Adult specimens can grow up to 4cm in size. The females are slightly fuller and rounder than their male counterparts. In females, an "egg spot" or "saddle" is also visible.

Housing
These shrimp are easy to keep and don't need much. An aquarium of 25 liters is sufficient. Larger is of course better to keep a reasonable group of at least 7 specimens. Shelters are greatly appreciated. This can be in the form of plants, wood, stones or other crevices that they can crawl between. Moss and plants with fine leaves in their environment will make them feel safe. Plants present will make the water quality more pleasant for them. In the moss they can search to their heart's content for food and shelter.

Behavior and fellow residents
Shrimp are real group animals. They use the presence of others of their own kind for a sense of security. So preferably always keep more than 10 copies together. They are almost constantly searching for food. Everything they walk over is picked off. They do not interfere with other fish and are very peaceful. They can therefore be kept with all other aquarium animals without any problems. The other way around is not always a good idea. Due to their small size, they can serve as food for larger fish species. Be careful with fish whose mouths are large enough to fit a shrimp. Bettas, Chichlids, Gouramis, large tetras and large barbels are not a good match. If they were not eaten, they could live to be about 2 years old.

Power supply
As mentioned, Caridina cf. babaulti shrimp are continuously searching surfaces. Algae and other edible substances from the biofilm are eaten. They leave plants alone. Additional feeding is desirable if there are relatively many shrimps in the aquarium. This can be done, for example, with sticks, granules or pads from our range of shrimp food. Catappa leaves, Walnut leaves and other natural materials can also be added. Cooked vegetables such as carrots and spinach will also appeal. Keep in mind that they are small animals with small stomachs. Feeding too much is not desirable.

Breeding of Caridina cf. babaulti shrimp
Breeding Caridina cf. babaulti shrimp is quite simple and similar to that of fire shrimp. It doesn't really require anything special. The yield will be lower. After the female scales, a chemical substance is released. This activates males to fertilize the female. A female carries about 40-60 eggs that hatch after about 30 days. Baby shrimp are mini versions of the adults and must immediately fend for themselves.

Data sheet

Type:
Caridina cf. babaulti "green"
Length:
4 cm
Aquarium volume:
vanaf 25 L
pH tolerance:
6,5-8
Temperature:
24-28°C
Total hardness:
4-14 dGH
Genus
Caridina

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