{"product_id":"black-crystal-shrimp-grade-s","title":"Black Crystal Shrimp — Grade S","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCaridina cantonensis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crystal Black Shrimp \/ Black Bee Shrimp\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eS Grade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Black Crystal Shrimp is a selectively bred Caridina shrimp known for its bold black-and-white banding and high-contrast appearance. S Grade specimens display attractive white coverage with deep black patterning, creating an especially striking look against green plants, mosses, and natural aquarium hardscape. Aqua Huna specifically sells this line as \u003cstrong\u003eGrade S\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrystal Black Shrimp share essentially the same care requirements as Crystal Red Shrimp. They require \u003cstrong\u003esoft, slightly acidic water with very low carbonate hardness\u003c\/strong\u003e and are considerably more sensitive to unstable water conditions than typical Neocaridina shrimp. A mature Caridina aquarium with active buffering substrate and stable water chemistry provides the best environment. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate–Advanced\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1–1.25 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 gallons; 10+ gallons recommended for greater stability\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e68–74°F\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e5.8–6.8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGH:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e4–6 dGH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKH:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e0–2 dKH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTDS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e100–160 ppm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore \/ Biofilm Grazer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Group Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–10+ shrimp\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Breeds completely in freshwater under stable Caridina conditions. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep Black Crystal Shrimp in a fully cycled, mature aquarium containing active buffering substrate, mosses, plants, driftwood, leaf litter, and plenty of established biofilm. Sponge filtration or a shrimp-safe protected intake is strongly recommended, especially if breeding. Remineralized RO\/DI water and a Caridina-specific GH remineralizer provide a much more controllable way to achieve their preferred soft-water conditions. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Crystal Shrimp spend much of their time grazing on biofilm, algae, microorganisms, and organic material throughout the aquarium. Supplement this natural grazing with quality shrimp foods and occasional protein-rich foods while avoiding overfeeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e You are purchasing \u003cstrong\u003eS Grade Black Crystal Shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e. Individual shrimp naturally vary in black-and-white pattern, color coverage, size, and sex. Grade describes coloration and pattern quality and does not mean every shrimp will have an identical pattern. Aqua Huna selects males and females randomly and does not guarantee a particular sex ratio. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Crystal Shrimp should not be maintained using typical Neocaridina\/Cherry Shrimp parameters. They perform best in \u003cstrong\u003esoft, acidic, low-KH water\u003c\/strong\u003e, and stability is especially important. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll livestock from Felipe’s Fish is carefully selected and prepared for safe transport. 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