Blue Bolt Shrimp
Sensitive Caridina variety that prefers soft, acidic, very stable water.
Planning your aquarium
The library starting point is 5+ US gallons. The suggested starting social group is 5 or more.
A mature aquarium with stable parameters and grazing surfaces is usually more important than chasing a precise score. Avoid rapid changes in water chemistry.
Water and tankmates
Sensitive Caridina variety that prefers soft, acidic, very stable water.
Shrimp and especially their young can be prey for fish. Provide dense cover and confirm compatibility before mixing species. Avoid copper-based aquarium medicines unless specifically confirmed invertebrate-safe.
Food and feeding
Food options: Caridina shrimp food, Biofilm, Leaf litter.
Preserve biofilm and natural grazing surfaces. Add supplementary food sparingly to avoid polluting the water.
Compatibility
The current rule-based checker does not list a dedicated pairing warning for this species. That does not mean every pairing is safe; review temperament, adult size, diet, habitat and water requirements.