The Princess Bee shrimp is of paracaridina and originates from Vietnam. Resembling a low grade CBS, this wild form is known to interbreed with caridina cantonensis (CRS/CBS, Taiwan Bees, Tigers). The Princess Bee originates from very soft acidic waters, but breeders have acclimated the species to pH as high as 8 and harder waters (TDS up to 500).
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Paracaradina “Princess Bee’
- Common Name: Princess Bee Shrimp, Hue Bee (Honey Vietnamese)
- Origin: Vietnam
- pH: 5.6-6.2
- Temp: 68-77°F
- TDS: 80-140
- KH: 0-1
- GH: 4-6
- Fertility: Medium
- Difficulty: Moderate