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Red Babaulti Shrimp
Caridina babaulti
📍 India / selective breeding for red coloration
Red Babaulti Shrimp are a striking color morph of Caridina babaulti, displaying vibrant red coloration throughout their bodies with some individuals showing darker red or burgundy patterns. These hardy freshwater shrimp are popular for planted tanks and are known for their active grazing behavior and ability to thrive in a variety of water conditions. Their bold coloration makes them highly visible and attractive in community aquascapes.
Care Guide
Diet
Red Babaulti Shrimp are detritivores that primarily graze on biofilm, algae, and decaying plant matter. Supplement their diet with high-quality shrimp pellets (Shirakura, Mosura), blanched vegetables such as zucchini and spinach, and occasional protein sources like dried seaweed. A well-established tank with plenty of plants and wood provides natural food sources.
Behavior
These shrimp are active grazers that spend most of their time on the substrate and plants searching for food. They are social and do well in groups, often gathering in clusters. Molting occurs regularly as they grow; provide plenty of hiding spots with plants, moss, and driftwood to help them feel secure during vulnerable molting periods.
Breeding
Red Babaulti Shrimp breed readily in neutral to slightly alkaline water (pH 6.5-8.0) without requiring special conditions, making them easier than many Caridina species. Females produce small batches of 20-30 shrimplets that are born fully-formed and independent. Provide dense vegetation and biofilm-rich environments to support high survival rates of juveniles.
Tank Mates
Small peaceful algae eater that shares bottom-dwelling niche without competing aggressively
Tiny, peaceful fish that will not prey on adult shrimp or shrimplets
Nano fish that coexist peacefully with shrimp colonies
Can be housed together but may compete for food; provide ample resources
Provides grazing surface, shelter, and breeding ground for shrimp
Hardy plant that provides cover and biofilm surface without being consumed
Common Diseases
Molting Failure / Incomplete Molt
Shrimp unable to fully shed exoskeleton, appearing stuck or deformed; lethargy and loss of appetite
Ensure adequate mineral content through GH supplementation (calcium/magnesium); provide soft wood or Indian almond leaves for tannins; maintain stable water parameters and reduce stress
Copper Toxicity
Sudden death, erratic swimming, loss of color, gasping at surface
Perform immediate large water change; avoid all copper-containing medications and fertilizers; use copper-free plant fertilizers; test water for copper contamination
Vorticella / Fungal Infection
White fuzzy coating on body or appendages, lethargy, difficulty molting
Increase water changes and improve water quality; add Indian almond leaves or alder cones for tannins; maintain optimal temperature and avoid overcrowding; isolate severely affected individuals
Bacterial Infection
Discoloration, lesions on body, cloudy appearance, loss of appetite
Perform frequent partial water changes to reduce bioload; improve filtration and aeration; maintain stable water parameters; remove dead organic matter promptly; avoid overstocking
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Quick Facts
- diet
- detritivore/omnivore - biofilm, algae, plant matter, blanched vegetables
- lifespan
- 2-3 years
- max size
- 3.8 cm (1.5 in)
- tank size
- 5 gallons minimum for colony
- temperament
- peaceful
Water it likes
- ph
- 6.5-8.0
- ammonia
- 0 ppm
- nitrate
- <20 ppm
- hardness
- 6-12 dGH
- temperature
- 72–82°F (22–28°C)