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.