Orange Eye Blue Tiger

OEBT Shrimp

 

Orange Eye Blue Tigers (OEBT) are a mutation of the Tiger shrimp. This species has been tank raised and inbred over generations, and is more sensitive to water conditions than other wild form Tiger species.

Specifications

  • Scientific Name: Caridina Cantonensis
  • Common Name: Orange Eye Blue Tiger, Blue Tiger Orange Eye
  • Origin: China
  • pH: 6.8-7.2
  • Temp: 64-74°F
  • TDS: 80-200
  • KH: 0-8
  • GH: 6-10
  • Fertility: Low
  • Difficulty: Moderate

Grading and Variations

Many BTOEs do not breed true, and may birth Blonde Tigers with Orange Eyes. The intensity of blue varies from a translucent light blue, to a deep dark royal blue.