King Kong Shrimp - Shadow Shrimp - Taiwan Bee - Caridina sp

🦐 King Kong Shrimp – Shadow Shrimp – Taiwan Bee (Caridina sp.)

The King Kong Shrimp is one of the most impressive representatives of Taiwan Bee shrimp, captivating with its deep black, intense coloration. As a variation of Shadow Shrimp, it is considered one of the particularly elegant and sought-after Caridina species in aquascaping.

🏡 Characteristics
Intense, deep black coloration
Partially with slight shading (Shadow effect)
Calm and peaceful behavior
Very attractive eye-catcher in the aquarium

🌿 Care
Prefers soft, slightly acidic water
Temperature: approx. 20–24 °C
Active soil is recommended for stabilizing water parameters
Regular, gentle water changes

🧬 Special features
More demanding care than Neocaridina species
Sensitive to strong fluctuations in water parameters
Reproduces well under good conditions
Interesting breeding potential within the Taiwan Bee lineage

🐠 Suitable for
Species tanks or well-matched shrimp aquariums
Socialization only with calm, non-intrusive species

🍽 Feeding
Varied diet with high-quality shrimp food as well as natural food such as leaves and plant components