Tangerine Tiger Shrimp
(Caridina serrata var. “Tangerine Tiger”)
Vivid Color. Striking Pattern. Easy Elegance.
Brighten your aquascape with the bold and vibrant Tangerine Tiger Shrimp, a beautifully colored Caridina variety prized for its intense orange body and fine black tiger-striping. These shrimp are not only eye-catching but also hardy and adaptable, making them an excellent choice for both new and experienced shrimp keepers.
Unlike many other Caridina shrimp, Tangerine Tigers are known for their flexibility in water conditions and compatibility with other species, including certain Neocaridina and Taiwan Bee shrimp. Their peaceful nature and active grazing behavior make them a valuable addition to planted and aquascaped tanks.
Key Features:
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Brilliant orange coloration with distinctive tiger-like stripes
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Peaceful and active scavenger; perfect for planted tanks
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Hardy and more forgiving than other Caridina species
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Can coexist with other shrimp varieties in carefully planned tanks
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Will breed true under stable conditions
Care Notes:
Tangerine Tigers prefer clean, soft to moderately hard water with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. A mature aquarium with shrimp-safe filtration, plenty of plant cover, and biofilm-rich surfaces will help them thrive. Offer a balanced diet of shrimp pellets, biofilm, and blanched veggies to support health and coloration.
Add a burst of tropical energy to your shrimp colony with the Tangerine Tiger Shrimp—a stunning mix of beauty and resilience for your freshwater aquarium.
The Tangerine Tiger Shrimp is an Orange shrimp selectively bred from the Tiger Shrimp.
Be sure that the water is below 80 F degrees and stays within a pH level of 6.0-6.8 and they will be fine.
Size is about half an inch to just under an inch.
