Zebra Pinto Shrimp

Caridina logemanni

Also known as Zebra Pinto

Animalia›Arthropoda›Malacostraca›Decapoda›Atyidae

The Zebra Pinto Shrimp is a striking freshwater shrimp featuring bold black and white striped patterning across its body and legs, creating a distinctive zebra-like appearance. This selectively bred variety is prized for its high contrast coloration and relatively hardy nature compared to other Caridina pintos. The pattern intensity can vary among 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

Zebra Pinto Shrimp are detritivores that graze on biofilm, algae, and decaying plant matter throughout the day. Supplement with high-quality shrimp pellets (Shirakura, Mosura) 2-3 times weekly and occasional blanched vegetables like spinach or zucchini. Ensure adequate mineral content through food and water parameters to support molting.

Behavior

These shrimp are active grazers, constantly foraging along substrate and plants for food and biofilm. They are social and do best in groups where they exhibit natural colony behaviors including molting cycles every 4-6 weeks. Males may display mild competition but rarely cause harm to tank mates.

Breeding

Zebra Pinto Shrimp require soft, acidic water (pH 5.5-6.5, GH 4-6) to successfully breed and maintain color intensity. Females produce small berries of 20-30 shrimplets that develop over 3-4 weeks; shrimplets are born fully formed and independent. Maintaining stable parameters and biofilm-rich environments significantly increases breeding success.

Tank mates

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Otocinclus

Small, peaceful algae eater that shares bottom zone without competing for food

excellent

Ember Tetra

Tiny, non-aggressive fish that won't predate on adult shrimp

good

Chili Rasbora

Nano fish with minimal bioload and peaceful temperament

excellent

Amano Shrimp

Larger shrimp species that coexist peacefully in established colonies

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Not legal advice, and possibly incomplete or out of date.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).