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10 Orange Eye Red Tiger (also know as OERT)
The Orange Eye Red Tiger (OERT) shrimp, also known as the German Orange Eye Red Tiger, is a rare variant of the orange eye shrimp with a scientific name of Caridina cantonensis. They are known for their distinctive orange eyes and vibrant red and white stripes, and can grow to be 1.2 inches in size. OERT shrimp are peaceful, low-maintenance, and hardy, and can live well with other non-aggressive species in stable freshwater conditions. 
 
The OERT shrimp has a blue body variant with a striking red tiger pattern, known as the Orange Eye Red Tiger Blue Body

10 Orange Eye Red Tiger (also know as OERT)

$60.99Price

RECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS

 

  • Temperature: 65° - 72°F
  • PH: 6.2-6.8
  • GH: 2-4
  • KH: 0
  • TDS: 100-125
  • Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate: 0

 


TANK EQUIPMENT

  • Tank Size: 10 gallons
  • Filter: Sponge Bio Filter
  • Substrate: ADA Amazonia, active subtrate, planted subtrate
  • Water: RO/DI Water remineralized with Salty Shrimp Kh
  • Décor: Malaysian Driftwood, Java Moss and Indian Almond Leaves


CHARACTERISTICS

  • Common Name: RED GALAXY 
  • Scientific Name: Caridina Cantonensis
  • Intermidiate- Difficult
  • Habitat: Freshwater, Fully Aquatic
  • Life span: 1.5 to 2.5 years
  • Average purchase size: 1/2 - 3/4 inch (1.3 - 1.9 cm)
  • Average Adult size: 1-1.5 inch (2.5 - 3.8cm)
  • Diet: Scavenger both Herbivore and Omnivore.
  • Social behavior: Peaceful

WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT THIS SHRIMPS

  • Eye are orange Color.
  • Striking unique red stripes
  • Completely peaceful with all non-aggressive tankmates
  • Safe with all plants
  • Excellent scavenger
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