Black King Kong

🦐 Black King Kong Shrimp – Caridina cantonensis

Family
Atyidae

📏 Size
approx. 2–3 cm

🏡 Care
Demanding, more suitable for advanced aquarists
Soft, slightly acidic water recommended
Temperature: approx. 20–24 °C
Quiet tanks with many hiding places are ideal

🌿 Diet
Omnivore with a focus on plant-based food
Eats biofilms, algae, and growth
Also suitable: shrimp food, leaves (e.g., catappa leaves), vegetables

🧬 Behavior and Benefits
Very peaceful and group-oriented
Actively foraging throughout the tank
Contributes to the utilization of organic waste

🐠 Compatibility
Best in species-only tanks or with other peaceful Caridina species
Well-suited for shrimp aquariums
Do not house with larger or aggressive fish

⭐ Special Features
Deep black, intense coloration with a velvety appearance
Popular high-bred form of the bee shrimp
Very elegant-looking shrimp for demanding aquariums 🖤