Crystal Black Shrimp

Caridina cantonensis

Also known as: CBS, Black Bee Shrimp

A variety of Crystal Red Shrimp

The black and white counterpart of the crystal red, prized for crisp banding and graded patterns.

Water

Freshwater

Temperature

68–76°F

pH

5.8–6.8

Hardness

4–6 dGH

Max size

1.2 in

Min tank

10 gal

Temperament

Peaceful

Social

Colony (10+)

Swim level

Bottom

Diet

Omnivore

Care level

Intermediate

Lifespan

1-2 years

Breeding

Egg-layer

Suitability

Intermediate

Origin

Cultivated form (wild species: southern China)

Needs soft, slightly acidic water, best achieved with RO water and an active buffering soil. Keep 10 or more in a mature, species-only tank around 70 to 74 F. Sensitive to swings in temperature and TDS, so change water slowly and in small amounts.