Caridina Holthuisi

Common Names:	Matano Tiger Shrimp
	Six Banded Blue Bee Shrimp
Water Temperature:	78°F - 88°F
General Hardness:	75ppm - 150ppm
Total Alkalinity:	75ppm - 150ppm
Potential Hydrogen (pH):	7.8 - 8.8
Size Index:	1.5cm - 2.5cm
Origin:	Malili Lake System
	Sulawesi, Indonesia

This shrimp was found in the Sulawesi, Indonesia Expedition. It is Endemic to the Malili lake system; occurring in all three major lakes (Lake Matano, Towuti, and Mahalona) and in the Petea River. In the wild it is a soft substrate dweller, mainly found under dead leaves (leaf litter).

Caridina Holthuisi is herbivorous in nature, will graze constantly around the tank. They will eat algae wafers or a crushed flake, or shrimp pellets.

Caridina Holthuisi enjoys the company of other shrimp including those outside of its speices. It is safe for all community life.