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    Caridina ensifera

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    Hail from lake Poso. Found abundantly along the shore line of the lakes with rocky substrate or leaf litter.

    Characterised by 10 blue legs and blue tail, the species is capable of changing colours according to the substrate, from transparent to pinkish to blueish.

    Requirement

    pH 8.0 - 8.5
    GH 1-2
    KH 4-5
    TDS 85 - 100

    This is quite a hardy species and will breed readily in the aquarium. For those who are starting out on Sulawesi shrimps, this is an alternative to the Caridina white spot.





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    Re: Caridina ensifera

    Hi Bro,

    which LFS sell this beautiful shrimp ?

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    Re: Caridina ensifera

    Quote Originally Posted by warrenlee View Post
    Hi Bro,

    which LFS sell this beautiful shrimp ?
    I think I saw them in CRS haven before.
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    Re: Caridina ensifera

    They should be available sporadically in places like C328 and Yishun...
    I saw them in Yishun before but that was like a year ago.
    The shrimp is not so popular with importer because when they are stressed, they are basically transparent.
    There can only be ONE

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    Re: Caridina ensifera

    According to the released paper, this is Caridina caerulea.

    This is the real Caridina ensifera. It is listed in Aristocratama website as Caridina Crystal Shrimp.



    This species is found in abundance together with Caridina caerulea.
    Caridina caerulea should be Blue leg Poso and not Caridina ensifera which does not have blue at all.
    There can only be ONE

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    Re: Caridina ensifera

    nice shrimps but are they difficult to keep?

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    Re: Caridina ensifera

    Like any Sulawesi shrimps, the Caridina caerulea and Caridina ensifera requires specific water parameters to survive.

    They are breedable in aquarium and as hardy as Caridina dernneli (white spot).
    There can only be ONE

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