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Blue Tiger Shrimp is an ornamental freshwater shrimp selectively bred from tiger-patterned Caridina stock, often sold under the name Caridina cf. cantonensis. It combines dark transverse markings with blue body coloration, although color intensity and pattern vary among individuals and breeding lines. The shrimp is kept in planted aquariums by experienced hobbyists and feeds by grazing on biofilm, algae, and decomposing organic material.
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What species is the Blue Tiger Shrimp?
The Blue Tiger Shrimp is a freshwater ornamental invertebrate selectively bred from tiger-patterned Caridina stock. It is commonly sold in the aquarium trade under the scientific name Caridina cf. cantonensis.
What do Blue Tiger Shrimp look like?
They feature a striking combination of dark transverse stripes overlaid on a vibrant blue body coloration. However, the intensity of the blue color and the exact striping pattern can vary significantly among individual shrimp.
Is the Blue Tiger Shrimp easy to keep in an aquarium?
Like many selectively bred Caridina varieties, they require specific, stable water parameters to thrive in a freshwater aquarium. They are generally recommended for hobbyists who have some experience keeping sensitive freshwater invertebrates.
Where do Blue Tiger Shrimp come from?
They are a captive-bred color morph of wild tiger shrimp, developed specifically for the international aquarium hobby. The wild counterparts they are derived from are native to freshwater streams across Asia.
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