Caridina Cantonensis sp. White Bee
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Catonensis sp. White Bee is an aquarium bred Black Bee Shrimp color morph that is herbivorous in nature. In the aquaria, it prefers a well planted tank and moss or plants like riccia will provide them with biofilm for them to eat, but they will eventually also need to be provided with regular food such as algae wafers, catfish or shrimp pellets, or blancheds vegetables like zucchini and spinach.
Catonensis sp. White Bee is a small and peaceful shrimp. However it is best not to keep any other members of the Caridina family unless trying to crossbreed. It can be kept with Neocaridinas and other shrimp outside of the Caridina genus. They can be kept in a community tank though shouldn't be kept with aggressive or nippy fish. Cantonensis sp. White Bee is considered a color morph of the Bee Shrimp, therefore it should be cared for the same. This shrimp is commonly mistaken for a Snowball Shrimp (Neocaridina cf. Zhangjiajiensis var White). There are many variants of Catonensis sp. Bee. Here is a list of some of the variants: |