Pinto Red Spotted Shrimp

Common Name: Pinto Red Spotted Shrimp

Scientific Name: Caridina (Pinto/Tiger hybrid)

Care Level: Moderate–Advanced

Temperament: Peaceful

Size: ~1–1.5 inches

Lifespan: 1–2 years

Appearance:

These shrimp feature a rich red base color decorated with distinct white spotting and patches. Some individuals display galaxy-style speckling, while others show larger, more defined spots—each shrimp has a unique and eye-catching pattern.

Tank Requirements:

• Tank Size: 10+ gallons
• Temperature: 68–74°F
• pH: 5.5–6.8
• GH: 4–6, KH: 0–1
• Water: Soft, slightly acidic, and very stable (RO/DI recommended)

Diet:

• Biofilm, algae, and microorganisms
• Supplement with high-quality shrimp food, mineral supplements, and blanched vegetables

Behavior & Compatibility:

• Peaceful and active
• Best kept in groups (6+)
• Ideal for species-only tanks
• Avoid mixing with Neocaridina or other Caridina lines if maintaining pattern quality

Breeding:

• Breeds in freshwater under proper conditions
• Offspring may vary in spotting and coloration
• Selective breeding helps maintain desired patterns

Pro Tips:

• Use active substrate to help maintain low pH
• Add botanicals (Indian almond leaves, alder cones) for tannins and biofilm
• Keep TDS stable (~100–140 ppm)
• Avoid sudden water parameter changes

Good For:

• Intermediate to advanced hobbyists
• Pattern-focused shrimp tanks
• 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