Malaya Shrimp

Caridina babaulti

Difficulty (1-5): 3/5

Description

Slim green or brown caridina that grazes algae persistently. More tolerant of moderate hardness than bee shrimp.

Water test requirements

  • pH: 6.2 – 7.5
  • Temperature: 20 – 27 °C
  • General Hardness (GH): 4 – 12 °dGH
  • Carbonate Hardness (KH): 1 – 8 °dKH
  • TDS: 120 – 300 ppm
  • Nitrate (NO3): ≤ 15 mg/L