Scientific Name:  Caridina cantonensis var.

Pinto Galaxy Zebra Red Shrimp

Common Name: Pinto Galaxy Zebra Red Shrimp

Scientific Name: Caridina (Pinto/Tiger hybrid)

Care Level: Advanced

Temperament: Peaceful

Size: ~1–1.5 inches

Lifespan: 1–2 years

Appearance:

A premium designer shrimp featuring vibrant red coloration with bold white zebra striping and signature “galaxy” spotting (tiny white speckles across the body). Patterns vary widely—some show heavy striping, while others display more galaxy-style dots, making each shrimp unique.

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 extremely stable (RO/DI recommended)

Diet:

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

Behavior & Compatibility:

• Peaceful and active grazers
• Best kept in species-only tanks
• Keep in groups (6+)
• Avoid mixing with Neocaridina or other Caridina lines if maintaining pure genetics

Breeding:

• Breeds in freshwater under proper conditions
• Offspring vary in pattern and quality
• Selective breeding required to maintain high-grade galaxy traits

Pro Tips:

• Use active substrate to maintain low pH
• Add botanicals like Indian almond leaves for tannins and biofilm
• Maintain stable TDS (~100–140 ppm)
• Sensitive to parameter swings—consistency is key

Good For:

• Advanced hobbyists
• High-end shrimp displays
• Selective breeding projects

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