Hino Shrimp

Caridina logemanni

📍 Taiwan selective breeding

Hino Shrimp are a striking red and white patterned variety of Caridina logemanni, prized for their vibrant coloration and hardy nature. The distinctive banding or mottled red-and-white pattern makes them visually appealing in planted tanks. They are an excellent choice for aquarists seeking an attractive yet manageable freshwater shrimp.

Size1.25"

Min Tank5g

School10+

peaceful

Zonebottom

Care Guide

Diet

Hino Shrimp are detritivores that graze on biofilm and algae throughout the day. Supplement with quality shrimp foods such as Shirakura or Mosura, and offer blanched vegetables (spinach, zucchini) 2-3 times weekly. A well-established tank with natural biofilm reduces the need for frequent supplemental feeding.

Behavior

These shrimp are active grazers, constantly foraging along substrate and plants. They are social and do best in groups, displaying natural colony dynamics with minimal aggression. Molting occurs regularly; provide plenty of cover and mineral-rich water to support successful shell hardening.

Breeding

Hino Shrimp require soft, acidic water (pH 5.5-6.5, GH 4-6) to breed successfully. Females produce small berries that hatch into miniature shrimp requiring infusoria or liquid fry food initially. A mature colony can sustain itself with proper water parameters and regular feeding.

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 and ignore shrimp

good

Chili Rasbora

Micro rasbora that shares identical water requirements and poses no threat to adult shrimp

excellent

Amano Shrimp

Larger shrimp species that coexist peacefully; may occasionally prey on shrimplets

good

Java Moss

Provides essential cover, grazing surface, and breeding habitat for shrimp colonies

excellent

Common Diseases

Molting Failure / Incomplete Molting

Symptoms

Shrimp unable to shed exoskeleton completely; stuck in old shell; lethargy; death if untreated

Treatment

Ensure adequate mineral content via GH boosters (e.g., Salty Shrimp GH+); maintain stable pH 5.5-6.5; provide calcium-rich foods; increase water change frequency to 25% weekly

Muscular Necrosis (MSN)

Symptoms

White spots or patches on body and appendages; loss of color; lethargy; eventual death

Treatment

Improve water quality with frequent 30% water changes; ensure GH 4-6 dGH; add mineral supplements; remove affected individuals to prevent spread; maintain stable parameters

Vorticella / Fungal Infection

Symptoms

White fuzzy coating on body or appendages; lethargy; difficulty molting

Treatment

Perform 50% water change; add Indian almond leaves or alder cones for tannins; increase aeration; avoid copper-based treatments (toxic to shrimp); maintain pristine water conditions

Copper Toxicity

Symptoms

Sudden death; erratic swimming; loss of color; gasping at surface

Treatment

Immediately perform 80% water change with copper-free water; check all medications and fertilizers for copper content; use only shrimp-safe products; avoid tap water if copper pipes are present