Crystal Red Bee Shrimp

Crystal Red Bee Shrimp are a striking and popular choice for freshwater aquariums. Known for their vibrant red and white colouration, our crystal red shrimp for sale add an eye-catching touch to your tank while also helping to maintain a clean and healthy environment by feeding on algae and detritus. Like all crystal shrimp, they need soft, slightly acidic water to thrive.

Location

Crystal Red Shrimp were first selectively bred in Japan in the 1990s from the wild bee shrimp of southern China. They thrive in stable water conditions. In aquariums, they prefer a clean, well-maintained environment that mimics their natural habitat.

Diet

Crystal Red Bee Shrimp are primarily detritivores, meaning they feed on decomposing organic matter, algae, and biofilm. They will also eat leftover food in the aquarium. Supplementing their diet with high quality shrimp pellets, algae wafers, or blanched vegetables will keep them healthy and vibrant.

Care

Crystal Red Bee Shrimp require stable water conditions, with a temperature range of 20°C 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 to maintain the health of these shrimp. Avoid using medications containing copper, as copper is toxic to them.

Habitat

To create the ideal habitat for Crystal Red Bee Shrimp, use an active aquarium soil, which keeps the water soft and slightly acidic. Incorporating live plants, driftwood, and rocks provides grazing surfaces and hiding spots. They also enjoy a tank with low current, so avoid powerful filtration systems that could stress them.

Breeding

Breeding Crystal Red Shrimp is very rewarding when water conditions are soft and stable. Females carry their eggs under their abdomen for around 30 days until they hatch into tiny shrimp, which are independent and immediately begin foraging.

Buy more and save, with multi-buy discounts from 10 shrimp. Also available as our crystal black bee shrimp. Read our guide to keeping crystal red shrimp and keep them thriving with our shrimp food.

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.

Track Your Order

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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