Crystal Black S Grade Live Freshwater Aquarium Shrimp - 1/4 to 1/2 Inch Long (5 Count)

Crystal Black Shrimp (CBS) - S grade with vibrant black and white color. You will receive unsexed juvenile shrimp, range from 1/4 to 1/2 inch. Home bred shrimp.Crystal Black Shrimp prefer clean, soft acidic water with a pH of 6 - 6.8, and gH of 4 - 6, they require cool temperature between 68 and 78 degrees F.Aquarium must be fully cycled with a lot of biofilms and plants for them to graze on. Ammonia and nitrite should always be zero, nitrate under 25ppm. Weekly water change of 10-20% is suggested to keep the nitrate low. Feed only 2-3 times a week as overfeeding will cause shrimp death.Breeding Crystal Black Shrimp is fairly easy as long as the water parameters are stable. Female shrimp will carry the eggs for about 30 days until they are hatched to miniature size of their parents. It is important to have a well established aquarium in order for the shrimplets to survive as they can only consume biofilms until they grow older.

• (5) Crystal Black Shrimp for freshwater aquariums.
• Shrimp size: 1/4" - 1/2" long, unsexed juvenile.
• Vibrant color, active and healthy shrimp.
• Free moss will be included for the shrimp to hold on to during shipping.
• Live Arrival Guarantee.