Scientific Name:  Caridina cantonensis var.

Pinto Galaxy Zebra Black Shrimp

Common Name: Pinto Galaxy Zebra Black Shrimp

Scientific Name: Caridina (Pinto/Tiger hybrid)

Care Level: Advanced

Temperament: Peaceful

Size: ~1–1.5 inches

Lifespan: 1–2 years

Appearance:

These high-end shrimp feature deep black bodies with striking white zebra striping and “galaxy” spotting (tiny white dots across the shell). Patterns can range from bold stripes to intricate star-like speckling, making each shrimp unique and highly collectible.

Tank Requirements:

• Tank Size: 10+ gallons
• Temperature: 68–74°F
• pH: 5.5–6.5
• GH: 4–6, KH: 0–1
• Water: Soft, acidic, and ultra-stable (RO/DI water strongly recommended)

Diet:

• Biofilm and microorganisms (primary diet)
• Supplement with high-quality shrimp food, mineral sticks, and occasional blanched veggies

Behavior & Compatibility

• Very peaceful
• Best kept in species-only setups
• Keep in groups (6+) for best activity and comfort
• Avoid mixing with Neocaridina or different Caridina lines to preserve genetics

Breeding:

• Breeds in freshwater under correct parameters
• Offspring vary in pattern—selective culling needed for high-grade lines
• Slower breeding compared to Neocaridina

Pro Tips:

• Use active substrate to maintain low pH
• Add botanicals (Indian almond leaves, alder cones) for tannins and biofilm
• Keep TDS consistent (typically ~100–140 ppm)
• Stability is everything—sudden changes can cause losses

Good For:

• Advanced shrimp keepers
• High-end shrimp collections
• Selective breeding project

Notes:

Assortment includes a mix of colors and patterns; Exact colors and markings will vary; Stock photo used; fish received may differ.

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Domestic shipping only! Sorry, we cannot ship to anyone in Hawaii & Washington State.

We ship on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday via USPS Priority Mail. Once we get your order, we will ship it within 1 to 5 business days. For the safety of the animals, we do not ship aquatic life on Thursday and Friday. We do not want live aquatic animals sitting in USPS warehouse over the weekend. Thank you for your understanding.

Any orders placed before 12:00 PM on Tuesday will be shipped out that same week. orders placed after 12:00 PM on Tuesday will now be processed the following week

Male/Female: Will be picked at random (no custom orders)

Note: color may be slightly off from photo.

We placed a penny at the corner of the tank so you can have an idea of the size of the fish.

Guaranteed to arrive alive you have one hour of delivery to report any death. You must take a picture while the fish is dead in the bag before it’s opened.

Fish’s color might be off first 3 days due to shipping and stressed fish.

we do not refund shipping costs