Cherry Shrimp Canada
Juvenile Caridina Bundle — 20 Shrimp
Juvenile Caridina Bundle — 20 Shrimp
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Bring home a thriving colony of rare, high-grade Caridina shrimp — hand-selected juveniles ready to grow and breed in your aquarium.
Each bundle includes 20 juvenile Caridina shrimp, carefully packed for safe live arrival. Choose your preferred variety or let us curate a mixed selection for a dynamic, visually stunning tank.
- Crystal Red Shrimp — striking red and white banding, a classic Caridina favourite
- Crystal Black Shrimp — bold black and white contrast, elegant and hardy
- Mixed Selection — a curated mix of Crystal Red and Crystal Black for a vibrant colony
All shrimp are raised in-house in Vancouver under optimal water parameters and covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee.
Care Information
Caridina shrimp are more sensitive than Neocaridina species and are best suited for intermediate to advanced hobbyists. Stable water parameters are essential for their health and breeding success.
| Care Parameter | Recommended Range |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 68–74°F (20–23°C) |
| pH | 6.0–6.8 |
| Hardness (GH) | 4–6 |
| Hardness (KH) | 0–2 |
| Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) | 120–160 ppm |
| Minimum Tank Size | 10 gallons |
Water: Use reverse osmosis (RO) water remineralized with a Caridina-specific mineral supplement (e.g. Bee Shrimp Mineral GH+) to achieve stable, soft, slightly acidic conditions.
Substrate: Use a buffering shrimp substrate (e.g. ADA Amazonia or similar) to maintain low pH and KH naturally.
Filtration: Sponge filters are ideal — gentle flow protects juveniles and promotes biofilm growth.
Diet: Feed a balanced diet of high-quality shrimp food, algae wafers, blanched vegetables, and occasional protein treats. Biofilm and mosses provide excellent natural grazing.
Acclimatization: Upon arrival, drip acclimate your shrimp over 30–60 minutes before introducing them to your tank. Avoid sudden temperature or parameter changes.
Ideal Tank Mates
| Compatible | Avoid |
|---|---|
| Peaceful micro fish (micro rasboras, small tetras) | Aggressive or predatory fish (cichlids, bettas) |
| Nerite snails, Amano shrimp | Crayfish or large invertebrates |
| Other Caridina shrimp | Large, boisterous fish |
Breeding
With stable water conditions and dense plant cover or moss, Crystal shrimp will breed readily. Females carry eggs for 3–4 weeks before fully formed juveniles emerge. Maintain soft, slightly acidic water and provide plenty of hiding spots for young shrimp.
Why Choose Cherry Shrimp Canada?
- Locally Bred in Vancouver — ethical, sustainable aquaculture
- Premium Genetics — selectively bred for vibrant colour and health
- Live Arrival Guarantee — your shrimp arrive safe and stress-free
- Expert Support — we’re here to help every step of the way
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from 197 reviewsThe second the temperature was warm enough to ship my 20 colony starter they didn't hesitate. Can't beat the pricing and was very eager to get them. They arrived today in edmonton alberta all very alive and very healthy 😀. To top it all off they sent me extra perks that they didn't have to and made my day. They sent 4 big al.ond leaves for the shrimp and a neat piece of hollow wood for them to hide in and for me they sent a cookie.
they initially made a mistake and forgot about our order. they fixed their mistake and did what was right for the customer. highly recommend.
Thanks for the quick shipping for my yellow shrimp. All of them are doing well. They are so cool. :)
These shrimp are the star of the show for me honestly I ordered a few different kinds and the bright big size of these guys sold to me were just amazing. They capture the eye right away, they are active and under my dark light their stripe glows highlighter white!!!! They are literally amazing. If I had to choose only to have a mono tank I honestly would pick this kind.
Absolutely love my 6 Blue Dream Shrimp. They arrived alive. I spent the extra money to have them overnight shipped but they didn't make it to me overnight. They sat in a purolator warehouse for 4 days. Thankfully all was well when they did arrive. I'll be purchasing more Shrimp but I won't waste the extra cash on the overnight. Shame on purolator for not delivering on the weekends. It's been 2 weeks and everybody is doing well and happy. No babies yet but I'm sure it will happen. THANK YOU CHERRY SHRIMP CANADA!
All shrimp arrived happy and healthy! Delivery was delayed by Purolator, so shipping took a full week (BC to Ontario), but as of a day later all shrimp are alive.
10/10 came and they are alive and well. Packing was good with double bagging and thermal shield. Still, it’s not too cold yet up here. Took about 7days which is a bit long.
After reading some online forums with negative comments about cherry shrimp I was definitely very sceptical about what condition my shrimp would arrive in. I decided to order 4 snowball shrimp and took only 3 days to arrive and I was definitely impressed with the effort that went into packing the shrimp. The shrimps were double bagged in about a gallon of water that had lots of air and was quite roomy for the shrimps. Over top of the plastic bags was a thick layer of bubble wrap that seems to provide a good amount of insulation and protection and the rest of the box had shredded cardboard and recycled plastic for extra protection. The shrimp were calm inside the box and very energetic as soon as they came out of the box, no dead or weak shrimp anywhere. Needless to say I am very happy with my order and the price for shipping was definitely the best I have found.
3 of them didn't make it (shipping took 7 days), but it wasn't the sellers fault. The rest of them are all very healthy amd swimming around! It's less expensive buying from here including shipping and taxes than going at my local pet shop so I am very happy with the prices. A very wide range of colors as well! I hope they will do well in their new home!! 5 stars will buy again if need be.
Excellent colour on these shrimp. Very, very black. They look really good against vibrant greens. I imagine they would look good against light sand as well.
Came incredibly well packaged and arrived in perfect condition despite problems with courier.
Very impressed by packaging quality. I have bought from different online sellers before and they did not ship anywhere near as much water nor as thoroughly packaged.
Through no fault of Cherry Shrimp Canada, Purolator missed a connection and what should have been 1 day shipping turned into 5. All Shrimp arrived healthy and alive despite this and I credit the extra water used in shipping. I had expected to lose at least one shrimp due to the delay.
Beautiful colour. Good size. Active and fun to look for and watch. The order came quickly. Will order again.
All shrimp arrived healthy and active with a good variety of colours. Nicely packed as well and the freebies are an added plus. Great value and quality for the price. Thank you
Such pretty little guys I love them I’ve never seen shrimp like these before
My shrimps all arrived happy and healthy such beautiful colors they will be a great new addition to my tan!