{"product_id":"hinomaru-crystal-black-shrimp-caridina-2cm","title":"Hinomaru Crystal Black Shrimp Caridina 2cm","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hinomaru Crystal Black Shrimp is a high-grade bee shrimp with a mostly white body, black head and a round black spot on the back recalling the Japanese flag. Developed in Japan from wild bee shrimp of southern China, it needs soft, acidic, stable water. It suits dedicated shrimp keepers running a mature, shrimp-only tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSold as:\u003c\/em\u003e Pack of 6 (minimum order quantity)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/em\u003e Around 2.5–3 cm (1–1.2 in); females larger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/em\u003e 1.5–2 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eNative to:\u003c\/em\u003e Captive-bred in Japan; ancestor from southern China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/em\u003e Cool, soft, acidic forest streams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDiet:\u003c\/em\u003e Omnivorous grazer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePreferred Foods:\u003c\/em\u003e Biofilm, Caridina shrimp food, blanched spinach, bee pollen, Indian almond leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFeeding Habits:\u003c\/em\u003e Tiny pinch every two days; biofilm does the rest; remove leftovers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBest with:\u003c\/em\u003e Other crystal shrimp, Otocinclus, small snails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/em\u003e Most fish, especially barbs, loaches and cichlids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAggression \u0026amp; Behaviour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/em\u003e Completely peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTerritoriality:\u003c\/em\u003e None; keep in groups of ten or more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/em\u003e Intermediate to Advanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eChallenges:\u003c\/em\u003e Demands soft, acidic, very stable water; sensitive to copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/em\u003e Freshwater, soft and acidic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/em\u003e 20–24°C (68–75°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003epH:\u003c\/em\u003e 5.8–6.8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHardness:\u003c\/em\u003e 4–6 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFlow:\u003c\/em\u003e Slow, sponge filter ideal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/em\u003e Minimum 40 litres; mature shrimp-only tank with active soil substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet up a matured tank with active soil and remineralised RO water before buying; crystals do not tolerate hard tap water or parameter swings. They cross with crystal red and tiger shrimp, so keep lines apart, and offspring do not all inherit the hinomaru pattern. Breeding is otherwise straightforward with no larval stage. Keep copper out and temperatures cool, and this elegant black-and-white shrimp rewards careful husbandry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SimsTF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65214256906617,"sku":"STF-SHRIMP-BLK-CRYSTAL","price":4.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/3124\/4153\/files\/STF-SHRIMP-BLK-CRYSTAL.png?v=1794507149","url":"https:\/\/birchwoodaquaticcentre.co.uk\/products\/hinomaru-crystal-black-shrimp-caridina-2cm","provider":"Birchwood Aquatic Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}