Skunk Pinto Shrimp

Caridina logemanni

Also known as Skunk Pinto

Animalia›Arthropoda›Malacostraca›Decapoda›Atyidae

Skunk Pinto Shrimp are a striking selectively bred variety of Caridina logemanni featuring bold black and white patterning that resembles a skunk's coloration. The distinctive white or cream-colored stripes run along the body against a deep black background, creating high contrast and visual appeal. This variety is prized by advanced shrimp keepers for its dramatic appearance and challenging care requirements.

Where it's from

Recorded as introduced in Norway

At a glance

Size: 1.25 in; 3 cm
Min tank: 10 gal; 38 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: 1.5-2 yrs

Ammonia 0 ppm and nitrate under 20 ppm.

Care

Diet

Skunk Pinto Shrimp are detritivores that graze on biofilm and algae throughout the day. Supplement with high-quality shrimp-specific foods such as Shirakura, Mosura, or Benibachi pellets 2-3 times weekly. Occasional blanched vegetables like spinach or zucchini can be offered but should not be a primary food source.

Behavior

These shrimp are constant grazers, spending most of their time on substrate and plants searching for food and biofilm. They are generally peaceful with colony mates but may exhibit mild aggression during molting periods. Males are more active and display vibrant coloration, while females tend to be larger and less colorful.

Breeding

Skunk Pinto Shrimp require strict soft, acidic water parameters (pH 5.5-6.5, GH 4-6) to successfully breed and produce viable offspring. Females carry eggs (berried) for 20-24 days before releasing fully-formed miniature shrimp approximately 0.5 cm in size. High-quality water conditions and stable parameters are essential for successful reproduction and color expression in offspring.

Tank mates

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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 fish that prefer similar soft water conditions and are too small to threaten shrimp

good

Amano Shrimp

Can coexist but may compete for food and space; keep separate if breeding is priority

caution

Java Moss

Provides grazing surface, biofilm growth, and shelter for shrimp

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).