General features

- Scientific name: Caridina Logemanni Var. "Crystal Black" / Caridina CF. Cantonensis "Crystal Black"

- Common names: Crystal Black Shrimp, Black Bee, CBS

- Family: Atyidae

- Origin: Selection from Caridina Cantonensis, Southeast Asia Natural Origin

- Adult dimensions: About 3-3.5cm (1-1.3 ")

- Coloring: Vertical black stripes on a white background; The percentage of white determines the "degree" and the aesthetic value

- Life expectation: 1.5-2 years

Water parameters

- Temperature: 18-24 ° C (62-75 ° F) - Avoid thermal changes

- ph: 5.8-7.4 - Surroundly acid or neutral environment

- Total hardness (GH): 4-6 ° DGH

- Carbonate hardness (KH): 0-2 ° DKH

- TDS (total conductivity): 100-200μS / cm

Aquarium set-up

- Minimum volume: 20-25L (50-65gal) Better if in dedicated tanks, more space guarantees stability and safety

- Composition of the group: Recommended groups of at least 10-15 individuals

- Furniture: Rich in Mossi (eg TaxiPhyllum), dry leaves (catappa) and woods for biofilm, shelters and safety during the suit

- Lighting: From low to moderate, it favors biofilm growth and avoid visual stress

- Filtration: Sponge or pre-filter filter: Sweet flow and protection for the little ones

- Heater: Optional, useful for avoiding rush, the species tolerate slightly fresh temperatures

Power

- Base: biofilm and microorganisms present on wood and plants

- Feed: Specific for caridine (low protein)

- Blanched vegetables: zucchini, spinach, nettle, catappa leaves

- Occasionally: protein food (eg daphnie) once every 7-10 days; Remove surpluses within 2-4h

Behavior and compatibility

- Temperament: Pacific, shy, lives in groups

- Compatibility: Better in monospecific tanks or with snails and other caridines; Avoid fish, even small (danger of predation)

Reproduction

- Relatively simple reproduction if the parameters are stable

- The females carry 20-30 eggs under the abdomen for about 30 days

- the little ones are completely formed and self-sufficient

- preferred well maintained and stable tanks; The shear can help in the survival of the fry

Additional notes

- Sensitivity: Very sensitive to nitrates, nitrites and pollutants; Fundamental regular partial changes

- Precautions: Partly osmotic water, without copper; No fertilizers with heavy metals

- Breeding project: Progressive selections to increase the percentage of white improve aesthetic quality

- Muta: Delicate period: hiding places and a good calcium content are essential

In summary, the caridine Logemanni "Crystal Black" is an elegant variant of Black Bee belonged to the experts for its refined contrast reasons. Despite being more sensitive than other caridins, with soft water, stable environment and adequate care, can thrive and give splendid aesthetic and reproductive results.

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.