General features

- Scientific name: Caridina Logemanni Var. "Kristall Red"

- Common names: Crystal Red Shrimp K8-K10, High-Grade Crystal Red

- Family: Atyidae

- Origin: Advanced selection from high quality Japanese and German Crystal Lines

- Adult dimensions: 2-3cm

- Coloring: Intense red bands alternating with pure white; The red areas are reduced to a minimum and extremely net, with perfect white cover, especially in the K9-K10

- Life expectation: 1.5-5 years

Water parameters

- Temperature: 16-24 ° C (avoid peaks above 26 ° C)

- ph: 6.0-7.5

- Total hardness (GH): 4-6 ° DGH

- Carbonate hardness (KH): 0-2 ° DKH

-TDS (total conductivity):About 250 ± 50 μs / cm; tomBIENTE with soft and constant values, no fluctuation

- Nitrates: Keep <50mg / l; 20-30% monthly water changes recommended

Aquarium set-up

- Minimum volume: 20 liters, better if slightly higher for greater stability

-Composition of the group: Colonized by at least 5-10 specimens

- Furniture: Mossi (eg TaxiPhyllum), catappa / oak / alder leaves and woods (important to stimulate biofilm and offer security in critical moments)

- Lighting: Moderate, sufficient to the growth of the moss without encouraging the excess of algae

- Filtration: Sponge filter or delicate flow and pre-filter, to safeguard the fry

- Heater: Not mandatory, but useful in environments with significant thermal changes

Power

- Food base: Biofilm, algae, microfauna

- Feed: Pellets or specific granules for caridine, minimum administration to avoid pollution

- Dry leaves: Oak, catappa or alder, useful for nutrition and biological stability

- Blanched vegetables: Zucchini, spinach, nettles

- Proteins: Animal proteins administered with caution and occasionally (eg Dafnie) or feed for protein-based caridine

- Important: Do not exceed with the power to keep the water clear and not harmful.

Behavior and compatibility

- Temperament: Pacific, discreet, gregarium

- Compatibility: Ideal in monospecific tanks or with other peaceful invertebrates (snails). The presence of larger fish or crustaceans, potentially predatoriums or disturbers are not recommended

Reproduction

- Development: Direct; The females carry the eggs for about several weeks

- Number of eggs: 20-30 for brood

- Incubation: The eggs are protected under the abdomen up to the hatch; Young people are born and independent

- Ideal conditions: Stable water, mature tub, no predators' presence

Additional notes

- Sensitivity: Extreme to nitrates, copper, sudden changes and pesticides or drugs not tested for invertebrates

- Muta: Critical moment: the presence of natural hiding places is essential to reduce mortality during the mutes

- Breeding difficulties: Considered a variety of medium-high difficulty; The K8-K10 degrees require greater attention than lower degrees, but well managed with care and dedication

- Genetic selection: Avoid hybridization with other strains so as not to lose chromatic elegance; Work on lines as well to maintain the integrity of the pattern in future generations

- 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

Grade K8-K10 caridine Logemanni "Kristall Red" is a premium variety, designed for demanding breeders and high-end collectors.
Its shades of color and the purity of the patterns require extreme care, but rewind with aesthetic results of exceptional level.

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.