Fancy Tiger Pinto Shrimp

Caridina logemanni

Also known as Tiger Pinto Shrimp, Fancy Pinto Shrimp

Animalia›Arthropoda›Malacostraca›Decapoda›Atyidae

The Fancy Tiger Pinto Shrimp is a selectively bred Caridina variety featuring striking black and white (or red and white) banded patterns across the body and legs, with distinctive pinto-style coloration. This ornamental shrimp displays bold contrast markings that make it highly prized in the aquarium hobby. The pattern intensity and coloration can vary between individuals, making each shrimp unique.

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

Fancy Tiger Pinto Shrimp are detritivores that graze on biofilm, algae, and decaying plant matter throughout the day. Supplement with high-quality shrimp-specific foods such as Shirakura, Mosura, or Benibachi pellets 2-3 times weekly. Occasionally offer blanched vegetables like spinach, zucchini, or sweet potato to provide variety and ensure balanced nutrition.

Behavior

These shrimp are active grazers that spend most of their time foraging on substrate and plants for food. They exhibit natural molting cycles every 4-6 weeks and may hide during this vulnerable period. Colony dynamics are generally peaceful, though males may occasionally spar; they do not exhibit aggressive territorial behavior toward females or other colony members.

Breeding

Fancy Tiger Pinto Shrimp require soft, acidic water (pH 5.5-6.5, GH 4-6) to successfully breed and produce viable offspring. Females carry berries (eggs) for 20-24 days before releasing fully-formed shrimplets approximately 1-2 mm in size. High-quality water conditions and stable parameters are essential for successful reproduction and juvenile survival.

Tank mates

See all 6

Otocinclus

Small, peaceful algae eater that does not prey on shrimp

excellent

Ember Tetra

Tiny, non-aggressive fish that occupy mid-water column and do not compete for bottom space

good

Chili Rasbora

Very small, peaceful fish that pose no threat to adult or juvenile shrimp

good

Amano Shrimp

Larger shrimp species that coexist peacefully; may occasionally compete for food but generally compatible

good

Java Moss

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

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).