Crystal Black Shrimp (Caridina cantonensis) are notorious for their striking black and white coloration that makes them stand out magnificently against any backdrop or substrate. We have offered these special shrimp in the past, and we are thrilled for the opportunity to offer them again to our newer customers!

These shrimp are A-S grade, meaning the intense coloration covers most or all of the body. Higher grades of Crystal Black Shrimp actually have more white coverage and less black coverage, and can be very difficult to keep as they are much more sensitive than these. Because of this, A-S grade CBS are the best starting point for anyone that wants to keep Crystal Black Shrimp. Also, though this is a matter of opinion, we personally find A-S grade shrimp to be the most beautiful.

We also have the same type of shrimp in red and white, called a “Crystal Red Shrimp.” They will breed with these and produce either black/white or red/white offspring only, making an absolutely gorgeous-looking colony of striped shrimp. Additionally, we also offer a combo pack for these shrimp. Click the blue links for more details!

What We Like About This Shrimp:

Features unique and striking striped coloration
Completely peaceful with all non-aggressive tankmates
Safe with all plants
Excellent scavenger

RECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS:

Temperature: 70° – 78° F (21° – 26° C)
pH: 6.2 – 6.8
KH: 0 – 10 dKH
Minimum tank size: 2 gallons

Livestock and live plants will only be shipped from Monday – Wednesday. Other products can be shipped Monday – Friday.
Shipping costs as indicated on checkout is usually correct, but for certain items there may be extra shipping charged. You will be notified by email should this be the case. All livestock and Plant order will also include R25 extra for a polystyrene container.

Take note that Couriers only deliver on weekdays (Monday – Friday)
Local Pickup in Nelson Mandela Metropolitan area is free.

Alive Arrival Guarantee (only the first 24 hours). We are using Overnight Shipping for all livestock and plants. The 24 hour period starts when the courier collects the parcel at our shop.

We only ship within 24 hours after payment is reflected in our account.
To claim your Alive Arrival Guarantee, you must take a clear photo of the dead livestock in the original bag within 1 hour of picking it up from the courier and it must be within 24 hours from the time the courier picks up the livestock. We have the right to decline any Alive Arrival Guarantee.

We make sure that the plants leave our shop in the best possible condition and packaged to the best of our ability. Should there be any delays or mishandling by the courier, such claims will have to be submitted to the courier. We will assist wherever possible.

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