{"product_id":"red-crystal-shrimp-caridina-cantonensis-crystal-red-shrimp-crs","title":"Red Crystal Shrimp (Caridina cantonensis), Crystal Red Shrimp (CRS)","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Crystal Shrimp (Caridina cantonensis), also known as Crystal Red Shrimp (CRS), are popular freshwater dwarf shrimp highly prized for their striking red-and-white banded patterns. They are selectively bred variants of wild Bee Shrimp and grow to about 2.5 to 3 cm in size. Unlike the hardier Red Cherry Shrimp (Neocaridina), Red Crystal Shrimp are sensitive, specialized creatures that require strict, acidic, and soft water parameters to thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdea lWater Parameters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Crystal Shrimp require incredibly stable water conditions. Fluctuations in these levels can quickly become fatal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperature: 20–24°C (68–75°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epH: 5.8–6.8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral Hardness (GH): 4–6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarbonate Hardness (KH): 0–2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal Dissolved Solids (TDS): 100–160 ppm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Standard tap water is typically too hard and alkaline. Successful hobbyists generate pure water using Reverse Osmosis (RO) systems and remineralize it with specialized Caridina GH+ minerals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTank Setup Essentials\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActive Soil: Use buffering substrates like ADA Amazonia to naturally lower and stabilize your pH below 7.0.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSponge Filters: Air-driven sponge filters provide excellent aeration and essential surface biofilm without risking drawing in tiny baby shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive Plants: Heavy vegetation, Java Moss, and Subwassertang give shrimp necessary hiding places and surfaces to graze on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiet and Feeding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Crystal Shrimp are peaceful, active omnivorous scavengers. They spend all day cleaning the tank by eating organic matter, detritus, and natural biofilm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplement their environment with high-quality algae wafers, specialized snowflake shrimp foods, or blanched vegetables like zucchini and spinach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrading System\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCRS are graded primarily by the intensity and distribution of their opaque white coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow Grades (C to B): Predominantly translucent red with very little white banding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMid Grades (A to S): Balanced, clear bands of solid red and solid white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh Grades (SS to SSS): Dominated almost entirely by a thick, opaque white body with minimal red spots or patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jasmin Aquatics Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53417289449769,"sku":null,"price":14.5,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/4325\/2521\/files\/Untitled-design_20260810_183618_0000.png?v=1786372626","url":"https:\/\/jasminaquaticsstore.com\/ar\/products\/red-crystal-shrimp-caridina-cantonensis-crystal-red-shrimp-crs","provider":"Jasmin Aquatics Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}