Blue Bolt Shrimp – High Grade (Caridina cantonensis var. “Taiwan Bee”)
Original price was: R150,00.R115,00Current price is: R115,00.
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The Blue Bolt Shrimp is one of the most stunning Taiwan Bee varieties, prized for its striking icy blue coloration that intensifies with higher grades. High Grade Blue Bolts display a more solid, uniform sky-blue to deep turquoise body with minimal white patches, making them a true centerpiece in any shrimp collection.
Blue Bolt Shrimp – High Grade (Caridina cantonensis var. “Taiwan Bee”)
The Blue Bolt Shrimp is one of the most stunning Taiwan Bee varieties, prized for its striking icy blue coloration that intensifies with higher grades. High Grade Blue Bolts display a more solid, uniform sky-blue to deep turquoise body with minimal white patches, making them a true centerpiece in any shrimp collection.
Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Caridina cantonensis var. “Taiwan Bee”
Origin: Selectively bred in Taiwan from Bee Shrimp lines
Size: 2–3 cm
Lifespan: 1.5–2 years
Difficulty: Advanced – requires very stable parameters
Tank Requirements
Minimum Tank Size: 20 litres
Water Temperature: 20–23 °C
pH: 5.5–6.5
GH: 4–6
KH: 0–1
TDS: 100–160 ppm
Substrate: Active buffering soil (shrimp-specific soils like ADA Amazonia, SL Aqua, Brightwell)
Water Source: Remineralised RO water only
Care & Notes
Require soft, acidic, stable water conditions – they are highly sensitive to fluctuations.
Do best in densely planted, moss-rich aquascapes with driftwood and natural surfaces for biofilm growth.
Feed with a balanced shrimp diet: biofilm enhancers, high-quality shrimp food, blanched spinach/zucchini, and occasional protein.
Breeding: High grade parents pass on their strong coloration, though some lower grades may still appear in offspring.
Not suited for community tanks – should be kept in species-only setups or with other Taiwan Bees to avoid crossbreeding.
✅ Perfect for: Experienced shrimp keepers wanting a rare, premium-grade Taiwan Bee shrimp with intense blue coloration.
⚠️ Note on grading:
Low Grade: More white on the head and body, lighter blue.
Medium Grade: Even blue coverage with slight white fading.
High Grade: Deep, uniform, and vibrant solid blue across most of the body.
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