How to keep it properly
Needs bespoke mineral balance, oxygen, rock-based layouts, and absolute consistency. This is not a general community shrimp.
Shrimp profile
Sulawesi Cardinal Shrimp
An iconic high-pH, high-temperature ornamental shrimp for dedicated specialist keepers only.
ShrimpSpecialistHigh phExpert
What to feed and how to condition
Fine shrimp foods, biofilm support, mineral supplements, and cautious protein feeding.
Where it fits
Best as a dedicated Sulawesi project with no fish.
What breeding really asks of you
Breeds in captivity when specialist water chemistry is maintained for months without drift.
Related species
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- Tank
- 20 L+
- Temp
- 20-25 C
- pH
- 6.5-7.8
- School
- 10+
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- Tank
- 20 L+
- Temp
- 20-25 C
- pH
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- School
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- Tank
- 45 L+
- Temp
- 20-27 C
- pH
- 6.5-7.6
- School
- 6+