Blue Bolt Shrimp

Caridina cantonensis compatibility profile. Plan freshwater shrimp and snail setups by troubleshooting community bioload and water parameter overlap.

Core facts & bioload scores

Typeshrimp
Adult size1.2"
Minimum tank5 gal
Temperamentpeaceful
Group10+
  • temperature68-74F
  • pH5.8-6.8
  • water hardnessGH 4-6 dGH | KH 0-2 dKH
  • breedingfreshwater with stable soft water
  • plant safetysafe
  • shrimp safetysafe
  • community safetypeaceful
  • predator riskhigh
  • cleanup rolecleanup grazer

Planning tools

Fish Compatibility CheckerCheck Blue Bolt Shrimp against fish, shrimp, or snail tank mates.Aquarium Stocking CalculatorEstimate Blue Bolt Shrimp bioload and group-size pressure.Water Parameter MatcherCompare Blue Bolt Shrimp with your water chemistry.

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Community setups & swim zone pressure

Success with Blue Bolt Shrimp requires troubleshooting community setups for predatory risks. Because they occupy the bottom/plants zone, ensure your filtration capacity is ready for their specific bioload score.

Compatibility caveats

Compatible tank mates

Common pair questions