Blue King Kong Shrimp

Caridina logemanni

📍 Taiwan / Germany selective breeding

The Blue King Kong Shrimp is a striking selectively bred variant of Caridina logemanni, displaying a deep blue coloration with bold black banding patterns across the body and legs. This variety is prized for its intense coloration and robust appearance, making it a visually impressive addition to planted aquariums. The blue pigmentation intensifies under proper water conditions and quality nutrition.

Size1.5"

Min Tank10g

School10+

peaceful

Zonebottom

Care Guide

Diet

Blue King Kong Shrimp are detritivores that graze on biofilm and algae throughout the day. Supplement with high-quality shrimp-specific foods such as Shirakura or Mosura pellets 2-3 times weekly, and offer blanched vegetables like spinach or zucchini occasionally. Ensure adequate mineral content through specialized supplements to support molting and coloration.

Behavior

These shrimp are active grazers that spend most of their time foraging on substrate and plant surfaces. They are social and do best in groups, displaying natural hierarchies without aggression. Molting occurs every 4-6 weeks; provide plenty of hiding spots with moss and plants to reduce stress during vulnerable periods.

Breeding

Blue King Kong Shrimp require soft, acidic water (pH 5.5-6.5, GH 4-6) to breed successfully. Females produce small batches of 20-30 shrimplets that are born fully formed and independent. Breeding is moderately difficult in home aquariums and requires stable parameters; fry will develop color within 2-3 months.

Tank Mates

Otocinclus

Small, peaceful algae eater that shares similar water parameters and does not prey on shrimp

excellent

Ember Tetra

Tiny, non-aggressive fish that thrive in soft acidic water; may occasionally nip at shrimplets

good

Chili Rasbora

Micro fish that coexist peacefully with shrimp colonies in planted tanks

excellent

Amano Shrimp

Larger shrimp species that can cohabitate but may compete for food and space

good

Java Moss

Provides essential grazing surface, shelter, and biofilm production for shrimp

excellent

Bucephalandra

Low-light plant that creates hiding spots and supports biofilm growth without requiring high nutrients

excellent

Common Diseases

Molting Failure / Incomplete Molt

Symptoms

Shrimp unable to shed exoskeleton completely, remaining stuck in old shell, lethargy, death within 24-48 hours

Treatment

Ensure adequate mineral supplementation (calcium, magnesium) via specialized shrimp mineral additives; maintain stable pH and GH; provide soft plants and hiding spots to reduce stress during molting

Muscular Necrosis (MSN)

Symptoms

White spots or patches on body and legs, muscle deterioration, loss of appetite, difficulty moving

Treatment

Perform 30% water changes weekly; increase mineral supplementation; ensure diet includes varied foods with adequate vitamins; maintain optimal water parameters (pH 5.5-6.5, GH 4-6)

Vorticella / Fungal Infection

Symptoms

White fuzzy coating on body, lethargy, difficulty feeding, gasping at water surface

Treatment

Increase water changes to 50% every 2-3 days; add Indian almond leaves or alder cones for tannins; avoid copper-based treatments; maintain pristine water quality and reduce bioload

Copper Toxicity

Symptoms

Sudden death, erratic swimming, loss of color, tremors, refusal to eat

Treatment

Perform immediate 80% water change with copper-free water; use RO water if tap water contains copper; avoid all copper-based medications and fertilizers; test water for copper contamination