Caridina Cantonensis sp. Yellow Tiger
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Catonensis sp. Yellow Tiger is an aquarium bred Tiger 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. Yellow Tiger 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. Yellow Tiger is considered a color morph of the Tiger Shrimp, therefore it should be cared for the same. It is considered the rarest variation of Tiger Shrimp so extra care should be given if housing the Yellow Tiger. There are many variants of Catonensis sp. Tiger. Here is a list of some of the variants: |
