Can I keep Tiger Shrimp with Cherry Shrimp?

Yes, they can be housed together as they belong to different genera (Caridina and Neocaridina) and will not interbreed. However, you must ensure your water parameters fall into the overlapping range that satisfies both species.

Why are my Tiger Shrimp losing their colour?

Fading stripes or base colour is often a sign of stress. This can be caused by poor water quality, unstable parameters, aggressive tankmates, or a lack of hiding spaces. Using a dark substrate can also help them feel secure and display bolder markings.

Do I need a heater for Tiger Shrimp?

If your home temperature remains stably between 20°C and 24°C, a heater may not be strictly necessary. However, installing an adjustable heater is highly recommended to prevent sudden temperature drops, especially during winter nights.

How often do Tiger Shrimp moult?

Juveniles grow rapidly and may moult every week or two, whereas adults typically moult every 4 to 6 weeks. It is important to leave the discarded exoskeleton in the tank, as the shrimp will consume it to reclaim valuable minerals.

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Tiger Shrimp

Caridina mariae

A highly desirable dwarf shrimp prized for the bold, dark tiger stripes that span its translucent body.

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Ideal Conditions

Temperature: 20 – 25 °C
pH range: 6 – 7.2
Hardness: 3 – 8 dGH
Adult size: 2.5 – 3 cm
Nano tank: 20 litres+
Lifespan: 1 – 2 years
Diet: Omnivore/Detritivore
Water flow: low to moderate
Preferred setup: Mature planted aquarium with active soil to buffer pH, abundant mosses, and natural leaf litter.

About the Tiger Shrimp

The Tiger Shrimp (Caridina mariae) is a beautifully marked freshwater dwarf invertebrate. Originally circulating in the hobby as a variety of the closely related Bee Shrimp, it was formally described as a distinct species in 2014. It has gained massive popularity for its striking appearance, featuring dark brown or black bands intersecting a translucent to slightly golden body, providing a distinctly feline aesthetic. Due to its striking looks and the relative ease with which it breeds in well-maintained setups, it has become a staple of the planted nano aquarium hobby.

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Where Tiger Shrimp comes from

Native range

Southern China

Countries / regions

China

Habitat

Clear, shallow, fast-flowing mountain streams characterised by rocky substrates and dense accumulations of decaying leaf litter.

For years thought to be a variety of the Bee Shrimp, it was formally identified as an endemic species in Guangdong, China.

Similar species

Crystal Red Shrimp
Caridina logemanni
Amano Shrimp
Caridina multidentata
Bee Shrimp
Caridina cantonensis

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Compatible tank mates

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Otocinclus Catfish
Otocinclus spp.
Completely herbivorous and entirely peaceful; they will ignore both adult shrimp and newborn shrimplets.
Great
Horned Nerite Snail
Clithon corona
Excellent tankmates that share the same dietary preference for algae and biofilm without competing aggressively.
Great
Chili Rasbora
Boraras brigittae
Generally safe with adult shrimp, but opportunistic enough to eat tiny newborn shrimplets if adequate moss cover is not provided.
Compatible with caution
Betta Splendens
Betta splendens
Highly prone to hunting and eating dwarf shrimp. Even if adults survive, the colony will remain stressed and in hiding.
Not recommended
Angelfish
Pterophyllum scalare
Large, predatory cichlids that view dwarf shrimp as an expensive natural food source and will actively hunt them to eradication.
Not recommended

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