Snow White Caridina Shrimp

Snow White Shrimp are a beautiful and highly sought-after freshwater shrimp known for their pure white colouration and elegant appearance. Their clean, opaque white bodies create a striking contrast against dark substrates, driftwood, and vibrant green plants, making them a standout addition to any shrimp-focused aquarium.

A selectively bred variety of Caridina cantonensis, Snow White Shrimp are closely related to Crystal Red and Crystal Black shrimp but display a completely white body without patterning. They are best suited to aquarists with some shrimp-keeping experience due to their preference for softer, more stable water conditions.

Before You Buy: Check Your Water Parameters

Neocaridina and Caridina shrimp have different water parameter requirements and should not be housed together in the same aquarium.

Although both are freshwater shrimp, they thrive in very different conditions. Choosing the right shrimp for your existing aquarium water is important for their long-term health and success.

We strongly recommend testing your aquarium water before purchasing your shrimp. In particular, check your GH, KH and pH to determine which type of shrimp is best suited to your water.

• Neocaridina generally prefer harder, more mineral-rich water with a higher KH.

• Caridina generally require softer water with lower KH and specific mineral levels.

If your tap water isn't suitable for the shrimp you want to keep, you may need to use RO (reverse osmosis) water and remineralise it with the appropriate shrimp minerals to achieve and maintain the correct parameters.

Not sure which shrimp will suit your water? Test your water first and get in touch with us if you're unsure. We'd much rather help you choose shrimp that are suited to your setup than have you purchase shrimp that may struggle in unsuitable parameters.

Please check your water before ordering — the right parameters are one of the most important factors in keeping healthy, thriving shrimp.

Common Name:

Snow White Shrimp

Scientific Name:

Caridina cantonensis

Colour Variant:

Solid opaque white

• Higher grade shrimp show a stronger, more uniform white colour

• Minimal transparency is preferred in higher-quality specimens

Size:

• Adult size: ~2-2.5cm

Lifespan:

• Around 1–2 years+ with proper care

Snow White Shrimp Water Parameters

Caridina shrimp are more sensitive to water conditions and should only be kept in well-established, stable aquariums.

• Temperature: 20–24°C / 68–75°F

• pH: 5.8–6.8

• GH: 4–6

• KH: 0–2

• TDS: 100–150 ppm

Using active shrimp soil and RO water remineralised with shrimp minerals is often recommended to maintain stable parameters.

Tank Size:

• Minimum 20 litres, though larger tanks provide greater stability and are recommended for breeding colonies

Behaviour and Temperament:

• Peaceful and non-aggressive

• Active grazers and scavengers

• Best kept in groups

• Ideal for shrimp-only aquariums or with very small peaceful tankmates

Diet:

• Omnivorous: algae, biofilm, blanched vegetables, shrimp-specific foods, and occasional protein sources

We feed all of our shrimp in store the Shrimp Pro foods range, all of the shrimp we sell are also fed this and happily take it.

Breeding:

• Breed in freshwater under suitable conditions

• Females carry eggs for approximately 3–4 weeks

• Young hatch as miniature shrimp with no larval stage

Aquascaping & Environment:

• Thrive in planted aquariums with moss, wood, and plenty of biofilm

• Mosses such as Java Moss provide ideal shelter for young shrimp

• Their bright white colour looks especially striking against dark substrates and aquascaping materials

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5 for £34