Red Pinto Shrimp

Caridina cantonensis — the Red Pinto features a spotted head and zebra-striped back in red-and-white Taiwan bee genetics. Pintos are the pattern collectors chase: every animal is individually marked, so no two are alike.

At a glance

• Species: Caridina cantonensis (Taiwan bee cross)
• Colour: red-and-white pinto patterning

Care at a glance

• Water: 20–23°C, pH 6.0–6.5, GH 4–6 (soft, acidic — RO water remineralized with a Caridina-specific GH+ mineral)
• Care level: advanced — stable parameters are essential
• Diet: biofilm plus quality shrimp foods, mineral supplements and the occasional blanched vegetable
• Tank mates: best kept in a dedicated Caridina/Taiwan-bee tank; avoid fish that prey on shrimplets

Why buy from Cherry Shrimp Canada?

• Live Arrival Guarantee on every order
• Expert insulated packaging with heat or cool packs as the weather demands
• Fast, tracked shipping right across Canada
• Hand-selected, healthy, acclimation-ready stock

Order today and add collector-grade Caridina to your tank.