description Tangerine Tiger Shrimp Overview
The Tangerine Tiger Shrimp is a selectively bred color variant of the freshwater Caridina species, closely related to other tiger shrimp. It is characterized by its vibrant orange body coloration, which is overlaid with darker, tiger-like stripes or banding. This aquatic invertebrate is primarily maintained by hobbyists in controlled freshwater aquariums, where it requires specific water parameters to thrive. It is generally utilized by aquarists as a striking ornamental detritivore to help clean planted tanks.
help Tangerine Tiger Shrimp FAQ
Are Tangerine Tiger Shrimp Caridina or Neocaridina?
They are Caridina tiger shrimp, not orange Neocaridina varieties such as Orange Sakura shrimp. Adults are usually around 3 cm long and show dark tiger bands over a translucent orange body.
What water conditions suit Tangerine Tiger Shrimp?
Aquarium-bred lines are often kept around 20 to 25 degrees Celsius in stable, mature freshwater tanks. Exact pH, hardness, and dissolved-solid targets should match the breeder's water because different lines have adapted to different conditions.
Will Tangerine Tigers breed with cherry shrimp?
Tangerine Tigers are Caridina, while cherry shrimp are Neocaridina davidi, so they do not normally interbreed. They can share a peaceful aquarium if the water parameters suit both species.
What do Tangerine Tiger Shrimp eat?
They spend much of the day grazing on biofilm, algae, and fine organic material. In an aquarium, this natural food can be supplemented with shrimp pellets, blanched vegetables, and occasional protein-rich foods.
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