Red Pinto Shrimp – Mixed Grade – Includes Galaxies (Caridina cantonensis var. “Taiwan Bee”)
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The Red Galaxy Pinto Shrimp is one of the most striking and sought-after Taiwan Bee shrimp varieties. With their bold deep red base colour contrasted by intricate white galaxy and pinto patterns, they truly stand out as showpieces in any shrimp collection. Their unique markings range from galaxy-style head spots to pinto striping and patches, making every individual one-of-a-kind.
Red Pinto Shrimp (Caridina cantonensis var. “Taiwan Bee”)
The Red Pinto Shrimp is one of the most striking and sought-after Taiwan Bee shrimp varieties. With their bold deep red base colour contrasted by intricate white galaxy and pinto patterns, they truly stand out as showpieces in any shrimp collection. Their unique markings range from galaxy-style head spots to pinto striping and patches, making every individual one-of-a-kind.
Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Caridina cantonensis var. “Taiwan Bee”
Origin: Taiwan (selective breeding of Bee Shrimp)
Size: 2–3 cm
Lifespan: 1.5–2 years
Difficulty: Advanced
Tank Requirements
Minimum Tank Size: 20 litres
Temperature: 20–23 °C
pH: 5.5–6.5
GH: 4–6
KH: 0–1
TDS: 100–160 ppm
Substrate: Active buffering soil
Water Source: RO water with shrimp-specific remineraliser
Care & Notes
Require stable, soft, acidic conditions for long-term health and breeding success.
Best kept in a species-only tank or alongside other Taiwan Bee varieties.
Provide a planted tank with mosses, cholla wood, and leaf litter for grazing and shelter.
Diet: Premium shrimp food, biofilm, blanched vegetables, occasional protein foods.
Breeding: Red Pintos pass down their unique pattern genes, producing a mix of galaxy and pinto offspring. Breeding projects can lead to higher-grade, more defined patterns over generations.
✅ Perfect for:
Experienced shrimp keepers looking for a rare, premium Caridina variety.
Breeders aiming to refine pinto and galaxy pattern lines.
Aquascapes where a truly show-stopping shrimp is desired.
⚠️ Note: Due to their selective breeding and sensitivity, they are recommended only for advanced shrimp keepers with prior Caridina experience.
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