It is unclear whether the Wine Red Shrimp is a direct morph of the Crystal Red Shrimp, or the wild Orange Bee, or perhaps a combination. Wine Reds look very similar to Crystal Reds, with the exception of a mostly-red headgear, as well as deeper shades of red and more solid white.
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Caridina Cantonensis
- Common Name: Wine Red Shrimp, Wine Red Taiwan Bee
- Origin: Taiwan
- pH: 5.6-6.2
- Temp: 68-74°F
- TDS: 80-140
- KH: 0-1
- GH: 4-6
- Fertility: Low
- Difficulty: Hard
Grading and Variations
To distinguish Wine Red Shrimp from Crystal Red Shrimp, pay attention to the headgear. Wine Reds have a almost all red head, and also exhibits deeper shades of red.