Caridina Striata

Common Names:	Red Line 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:	1cm - 3cm
Origin:	Malili Lake System
	Sulawesi, Indonesia

This shrimp was found in the Sulawesi, Indonesia Expedition. It is Endemic to the Malili lake system; widely distributed in Lake Towuti, but also occurring in Lake Mahalona. In the wild it is a hard substrate dweller (rocks) typically found on or under small rocks and between boulders. 

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

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