Eye Spot Pinto Shrimp

Caridina logemanni

Also known as Eye Spot Pinto

Animalia›Arthropoda›Malacostraca›Decapoda›Atyidae

The Eye Spot Pinto Shrimp is a selectively bred Caridina variety featuring a striking pattern of dark burgundy or black coloration with distinctive white or cream-colored spots and markings, often including characteristic eye-spot patterns on the carapace. This ornamental shrimp is prized by hobbyists for its bold contrast and unique patterning that makes it stand out in planted aquascapes.

Where it's from

Recorded as introduced in Norway

At a glance

Size: 1.25 in; 3 cm
Min tank: 5 gal; 19 L
Group: 10+
Temp: 72–75°F; 22–24°C
pH: 5.5-6.5
GH: 71–107 ppm; 4–6 dGH
Temperament: Peaceful
Swims: Bottom
Lifespan: 1-2 yrs

Ammonia 0 ppm and nitrate under 20 ppm.

Care

Diet

Eye Spot Pinto Shrimp are detritivores that graze on biofilm, algae, and decaying plant matter. Supplement with high-quality shrimp foods such as Shirakura or Mosura pellets 2-3 times weekly, and occasionally offer blanched vegetables like spinach, zucchini, or cucumber. Ensure adequate leaf litter and driftwood for natural grazing surfaces.

Behavior

These shrimp are active grazers that spend most of their time foraging on substrate and plant surfaces. They are social and thrive in groups, displaying natural hierarchies and molting cycles every 4-6 weeks. Males are slightly smaller and more active than females, which develop a saddle marking when gravid.

Breeding

Eye Spot Pinto 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 occurs regularly in established colonies with stable parameters; remove shrimplets to a separate rearing tank if high survival rates are desired.

Tank mates

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Otocinclus

Small, peaceful algae eater that does not prey on shrimp

excellent

Ember Tetra

Tiny, peaceful fish that ignore shrimp and occupy mid-water column

good

Chili Rasbora

Nano fish that coexist peacefully with shrimp colonies

excellent

Amano Shrimp

Larger shrimp species that can cohabitate; may compete for food

good

Java Moss

Provides grazing surface, shelter, and biofilm production

excellent

No state or federal restrictions on record.

Not legal advice, and possibly incomplete or out of date. Rules vary by state and change over time; check with your state wildlife or agriculture agency before buying, keeping or shipping it.

The care information here is written with AI help, so it can contain mistakes. Spot one? Tell us and we'll fix it. Native range: Global Register of Invasive and Introduced Species (CC BY 4.0).