Top algae-eating shrimp, famous in aquascaping for cleaning plants without damaging them.

• Scientific name: Caridina multidentata
• Adult size: about 5 cm
• Temperature: 20–28 °C
• Water: pH 6.5–7.5
• Minimum tank size: 40 litres
• Temperament: peaceful community animal
• Diet: herbivore / algae grazer
• Care level: easy

Best kept in a group of 3 or more. Each unit is one animal; add several to your cart to build a school or colony.

Supplied in oxygenated bags. Please acclimatise slowly using the drip or floating-bag method for 30–45 minutes before release.