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Caridina Babaulti
Caridina babaulti
Family: Atyidae
Caridina babaulti is a colourful Indian dwarf shrimp available in green, blue, yellow, and striped colour forms, all sharing the same species identity. It occupies an interesting middle ground between the hardy Neocaridina and the demanding Caridina cantonensis, preferring moderately soft, slightly acidic water but tolerating a broader range than bee shrimp. Active and personable, it is an excellent choice for intermediate shrimp keepers wanting more colour variety.
Keeping this species
- diet
- Omnivore – biofilm, algae, shrimp pellets, blanched vegetables
- breeding
- Moderate; breeds in freshwater without brackish larval stage
- lifespan
- 1.5–2 years
- max size
- 3 cm (1.2 in)
- tank size
- 5 gallons minimum
- temperament
- Peaceful
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Water it likes
- ph
- 6.5–7.5
- ammonia
- 0 ppm
- nitrate
- <15 ppm
- hardness
- 3–12 dGH
- temperature
- 72–82°F (22–28°C)