Crystal Black Bee Shrimp

Crystal Black Bee Shrimp are a stunning addition to any freshwater aquarium. Admired for their bold black and white colouration, our crystal black shrimp for sale stand out in planted tanks while also serving as excellent cleaners by consuming algae and organic matter. Like all crystal shrimp, they need soft, slightly acidic water to thrive.

Location

Crystal Black Bee Shrimp are selectively bred from the wild bee shrimp of southern China, alongside the crystal red line developed in Japan. They thrive in clean, stable water and do best in aquariums with plenty of surfaces for grazing.

Diet

Crystal Black Bee Shrimp are detritivores, feeding on algae, biofilm, and decomposing plant matter. They help keep the aquarium clean by consuming organic waste. To maintain their vibrant health, supplement their diet with high quality shrimp pellets, algae wafers, and blanched vegetables like spinach or courgette.

Care

These shrimp require stable water conditions, with a temperature range of 20 to 24°C and soft, slightly acidic water with a pH of 5.8 to 6.8. They are more sensitive than cherry shrimp, so small, regular water changes are essential for their wellbeing. Avoid medications containing copper, as copper is toxic to shrimp.

Habitat

To create the perfect environment for your Crystal Black Bee Shrimp, use an active aquarium soil, which keeps the water soft and slightly acidic. Live plants, driftwood, and rocks offer grazing surfaces and hiding spots. Crystal Black Bee Shrimp prefer aquariums with low current, so ensure your filtration system provides gentle water flow.

Breeding

Breeding Crystal Black Bee Shrimp is rewarding when the water is soft and stable. Females carry their eggs under their abdomen until they hatch into tiny, independent shrimp that begin foraging immediately.

Also available as our crystal red shrimp. Keep the water right with shrimp active soil, or browse all our freshwater shrimp. Buy more and save, with multi-buy discounts from 10 shrimp.

Shipping Information

We take care to ensure your order arrives in excellent condition and ready to settle into your aquarium. All orders are shipped with tracking, and the cut-off time for same-day dispatch is 4 pm.

Orders containing dry goods, shrimp, snails or plants are dispatched Monday to Friday via Royal Mail for fast, reliable delivery. Livestock, in particular live fish and invertebrates, are dispatched Monday to Wednesday only, using an approved overnight courier, to avoid weekend delays and ensure safe and timely delivery.

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You will receive a tracking number by email when we begin processing your order for shipping. The selected courier will provide updates on delivery only through their tracking page.

During colder weather, heat packs are added when needed. Livestock orders are carefully packed in insulated boxes to help maintain a stable temperature throughout transit.

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