Black Fancy Tiger Caridina Shrimp

We only deliver on a Tuesday, order by Monday 11am

Black Fancy Tiger Caridina shrimp are one of the most striking tiger-type Caridina varieties available. They feature bold black striping and patterning over a pale or golden base, giving them a dramatic, high-contrast appearance. Grading is based on the clarity, thickness, and consistency of the black patterning across the body.

Caridina species require more specific water parameters than Neocaridina shrimp and benefit from a carefully controlled setup. They should be kept in remineralised RO (reverse osmosis) water using a GH-only mineral supplement, as they are very sensitive to carbonate hardness. KH should be kept at 0, with an absolute maximum of 2 dKH.

While they do require more attention initially, this shouldn’t discourage hobbyists. Once a stable environment is established, Black Fancy Tigers are hardy, active, and extremely rewarding to keep. Their bold patterning and elegant movement make them a true feature shrimp in any aquascape.

Top off evaporated water with pure RO water only, as evaporation concentrates minerals. Regular water changes of around 30% every one to two weeks should be done with freshly remineralised RO water matched to the tank’s parameters to maintain long-term stability and shrimp health.

With consistency and good husbandry, Black Fancy Tiger shrimp can thrive and even breed successfully in a home aquarium.

Caridina Shrimp Diet

We feed our shrimp on a range of Shrimp Pro Foods:

• Shrimp Pro – Snowflake
• Shrimp Pro – Nettle Leaf
• Shrimp Pro – Dandelion Leaf
• Shrimp Pro – Nano Nibbles
• Shrimp Pro – Colour Crunch (for red shrimp)

Water Parameters for Caridina Shrimp (Soft Water Required)

Temperature: 20–23°C
pH: 5.8–6.8 (acidic range preferred)
General Hardness (GH): 4–6 dGH
Carbonate Hardness (KH): 0–2 dKH
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): 100–200 ppm
(RO water remineralised — optimal TDS is 140–160)

Multi-Buy Deals

5 for £34
10 for £68
15 for £102

Note: Black Fancy Tigers are sensitive to parameter swings. Use remineralised RO (reverse osmosis) water for best results.

Delivery & Customer Responsibility

Live shrimp are dispatched on Mondays for Tuesday delivery. It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure that aquarium parameters are fully suitable before ordering and that someone is available to take delivery promptly on Tuesday. Delays in delivery, unsuitable water conditions, or failure to receive the parcel on time can compromise the health of live animals.