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Red King Kong/Panda  shrimp, also known as Taiwan bees, are a type of shrimp that are ruby red and white in color. They are part of the genus Caridina, which also includes Panda, Bluebolt, Wine Red, and Golden shrimp. 

Red King Kong shrimp can grow up to 1.5 inches long and have an average lifespan of 1–2 years with proper care. They are peaceful and can breed in healthy freshwater conditions. 

Red King Kong shrimp can be more difficult to keep than other aquarium shrimp, such as cherry shrimp. They can be fed a high-quality shrimp food, blanched vegetables, and frozen foods like bloodworms. 

 

 

10 Red King Kong/Panda Caridina Shrimps.

$45.99Price

TANK PARAMETERS

  • Temperature: 65° - 72°F
  • PH: 6.2-6.8
  • GH: 2-4
  • KH: 0
  • TDS: 100-115
  • Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate: 0


TANK EQUIPMENT

  • Tank Size: 10 gallons
  • Filter: Sponge Bio Filter
  • Substrate: Active Subtrate that have abiliity to buffer your ph ( such as ADA Amazonia, UNS Control Soil, Fluval Stratrum, etc)
  • Water: RO/DI Water remineralized with Salty Shrimp Kh
  • Décor: Malaysian Driftwood, Java Moss and Indian Almond Leaves


CHARACTERISTICS

  • Common Name: Black Kong Kong, Black Panda, BKK
  • 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

  • Striking unique Black  and White striped coloration
  • Completely peaceful with all non-aggressive tankmates
  • Safe with all plants
  • Excellent scavenger


 

 

 

 

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