Caridina dennerli (Sulawesi Cardinal Shrimp)
Submitted by GreenGo
Synonyms: Caridina sp. “Cardinal”
Common Names: Sulawesi Cardinal Shrimp, Cardinal Shrimp, Sulawesi Cardinal, Wine Red Cardinal, Light Red Cardinal
Category: Shrimp
Family: Atyidae
Origin: Sulawesi
Main Ecosystem: Rocky shores of streams
Salinity: N/A
Temperament: Peaceful (as are most other shrimp)
Diet: algae, shrimp pellets, vegetables
Care: said to be difficult
pH: no lower than 7.0
Temperature: no lower than 78F (78-85F)
Hardness: “hard water” KH: ??? GH: ??? (about the same as the Panther Crab, see: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f29/panther-crab-parathelphusa-pantherina-340539.html )
Potential size: 1.25 inches
Water Region: bottom, on substrate and within rocks and decór
Activity: active (not shy according to planet inverts, link below)
Lifespan: Unknown
Color: differing shades of red with white spots and white front legs
Mouth: normal for a shrimp
Sexing: difficult, males and females look the same and you cannot ‘see’ the saddle without infrared light
Acclimation: I normally drip acclimate my crabs and other inverts (see source below for a detailed tutorial on how to drip acclimate organisms)
Breeding: direct (no larval stage); low-med breeding rate; like many shrimps, just leave them and be sure to have a male and female, and you’ll have young eventually (see http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forum...hrimp-caridina-dennerli-the-maker-344783.html for my breeding project on these shrimps)
Comments: I’ve chosen these shrimp to breed due to their water parameters being nearly identical to the panther crabs I also plan to breed. However, these will be my primary money makers, even though they take longer to form a decent sized colony. Once a colony is established, though, with plenty of females, selling them and having enough stock should be a breeze.
Sources: (enter all sources below this line)
Cardinal Sulawesi Shrimp - Aquatic Magazine
Cardinal Shrimp .:. Caridina sp. "Cardinal" .:. Freshwater Aquarium Shrimp Species Information Page (water parameters)
Water Parameter Lake Poso, Lake Matano, Lake Towuti (June 2011)) (Lake Matano water parameters, used to check pH, temp, and other water parameters)
Acclimation Procedure for Aquatic Life: Welcoming Home New Arrivals (drip acclimation)
*Photos are beneficial. Attach photos in this space. Photos of both the male and female are even better.
Note: In regard to photographs, photographs other than your own require permission of the owner to post in this forum. The use of copyrighted material is protected by law.
Submitted by GreenGo
Synonyms: Caridina sp. “Cardinal”
Common Names: Sulawesi Cardinal Shrimp, Cardinal Shrimp, Sulawesi Cardinal, Wine Red Cardinal, Light Red Cardinal
Category: Shrimp
Family: Atyidae
Origin: Sulawesi
Main Ecosystem: Rocky shores of streams
Salinity: N/A
Temperament: Peaceful (as are most other shrimp)
Diet: algae, shrimp pellets, vegetables
Care: said to be difficult
pH: no lower than 7.0
Temperature: no lower than 78F (78-85F)
Hardness: “hard water” KH: ??? GH: ??? (about the same as the Panther Crab, see: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f29/panther-crab-parathelphusa-pantherina-340539.html )
Potential size: 1.25 inches
Water Region: bottom, on substrate and within rocks and decór
Activity: active (not shy according to planet inverts, link below)
Lifespan: Unknown
Color: differing shades of red with white spots and white front legs
Mouth: normal for a shrimp
Sexing: difficult, males and females look the same and you cannot ‘see’ the saddle without infrared light
Acclimation: I normally drip acclimate my crabs and other inverts (see source below for a detailed tutorial on how to drip acclimate organisms)
Breeding: direct (no larval stage); low-med breeding rate; like many shrimps, just leave them and be sure to have a male and female, and you’ll have young eventually (see http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forum...hrimp-caridina-dennerli-the-maker-344783.html for my breeding project on these shrimps)
Comments: I’ve chosen these shrimp to breed due to their water parameters being nearly identical to the panther crabs I also plan to breed. However, these will be my primary money makers, even though they take longer to form a decent sized colony. Once a colony is established, though, with plenty of females, selling them and having enough stock should be a breeze.
Sources: (enter all sources below this line)
Cardinal Sulawesi Shrimp - Aquatic Magazine
Cardinal Shrimp .:. Caridina sp. "Cardinal" .:. Freshwater Aquarium Shrimp Species Information Page (water parameters)
Water Parameter Lake Poso, Lake Matano, Lake Towuti (June 2011)) (Lake Matano water parameters, used to check pH, temp, and other water parameters)
Acclimation Procedure for Aquatic Life: Welcoming Home New Arrivals (drip acclimation)
*Photos are beneficial. Attach photos in this space. Photos of both the male and female are even better.
Note: In regard to photographs, photographs other than your own require permission of the owner to post in this forum. The use of copyrighted material is protected by law.
