General features

- Scientific name: Neocaridine Palmata Var. "White Pearl"

- Common names: White Pearl, white pearl shrimp

- Family: Atyidae

- Origin: Artificial selection originated in Germany; The wildlife comes from southern China, Hong Kong and Vietnam

- Adult dimensions: Females up to 3 cm, slightly smaller males

- Coloring: Whitish translucent body; The females have bright white eggs, from which the name "White Pearl" derives

- Life expectation: About 2-5 years

- Sexual dimorphism: The females are generally larger and have an ovarian sack visible in the back; During pregnancy, they wear white eggs under the abdomen

Water parameters

- Breeding temperature: 15 - 28 ° C

- ph: 6.5 - 8.5

- Total hardness (GH): 3 - 20th DGH

- Carbonate hardness (KH): 3 - 14th DKH

- Conductivity (TDS): Optimal value around 300 ± 50 μs / cm

Aquarium set-up

- Recommended minimum volume: 15-20 liters

- Recommended population density: At least 10 individuals

- Furniture: Provide numerous hiding places with plants (such as mosses), roots and rocks to offer safe shelters, especially during the suit

- Lighting: Moderate; The use of floating plants can create shadow zones

- Substrate: A dark background can enhance the shrimp coloring

- Filtration: Use a sponge filter or equip the filter of a pre-filter sponge to protect the fry from the suction

Power

The "White Pearl" palmate neocaridine is omnivorous and feeds by:

- Specific feed for caridine

- Algae and biofilm in the aquarium

- Vegetables blanched as zucchini, spinach and carrots

- Occasionally, protein foods like Dafnie or Artemie

It is important to avoid supercharging; Offer food in quantities that can be consumed in a few hours.

Behavior and compatibility

- Temperament: Pacifico and Gregario

- Compatibility: Suitable for coexistence with small non predatory fish, other peaceful invertebrates and snails. Avoid cohabitation with large or aggressive species

Reproduction

Playback takes place easily in the aquarium:

- The females carry the eggs under the abdomen for about 4-6 weeks

- At the hatch, young people emerge fully trained and self-sufficient

- Each female can produce up to 40 small to hatch

Additional notes

- Copper sensitivity: Like many invertebrates, it is copper sensitive; Avoid products containing this metal or if it is necessary to use them in the tub Dosing them carefully avoiding overdoves

- Suits: During the wetsuit, the shrimp are particularly vulnerable; The presence of numerous hiding places is essential for their safety

- Genetic selection: Translucent white color is the result of the absence of colored pigments; Careful selection can help keep this feature in the progeny

The "White Pearl" Palmata Neocaridine represents a fascinating choice to enrich your freshwater aquarium, thanks to its delicate coloring and ease of breeding.

Shipping kit in the purchase of shrimp and snails

Expeditions of live animals (shrimp, snails, crustaceans and other invertebrates) are carried out only Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, to guarantee optimal transport conditions and minimize the times of stock.

For each order containing live animals it is mandatory to add the shipping kit, designed to ensure maximum protection during transport. The kit includes:

• Polystyrene container with high thermal insulation
• Double protective bag with oxygenation
• Thermal warmer (included in the coldest months)

Important: Acquarioshop.it is not responsible for any delays in delivery caused by the courier, adverse weather conditions or other external events not attributable to The Ark of Zin Fabio.

Furthermore, it is not possible to predict the compatibility between the water of our breeding and that of your aquarium, since we do not know the specific chemical-physical parameters of each domestic tank. For this reason, we recommend a gradual acclimatization of at least an hour, introducing small amounts of water of the aquarium in the shipping bag every 5-10 minutes. During this process, it is recommended immerse the bag in the aquarium to allow a correct stabilization of the temperature before the final release.