Crystal Black Shrimp

The Crystal Black Shrimp is the selectively bred Black color variant of the Bee Shrimp. Originally selectively bred in Japan for its Black coloration the Crystal Black Shrimp is becoming one of the most popular Dwarf Shrimp across the globe.

Crystal Black Shrimp are non-aggressive and are quite active. In an aquarium that has no predators, Crystal Black Shrimp will often be observed grazing on algae on aquarium plants, decorations, and on the substrate. When fed, the shrimp will often form large groups that are quite striking in appearance.

Crystal Black Shrimp are a little more demanding than many other Dwarf Shrimp, and have the same care requirements as the wild type of this species, the Bee Shrimp. The water is required to be soft and slightly acidic for the Crystal Black Shrimp to be happy. They also prefer a little less than tropical temperatures. As with all aquarium shrimp, the aquarium should be well established and parameters should be kept stable. The higher grade Crystal Black Shrimp are more sensitive to nitrates than many other Dwarf Shrimp so care must be taken to ensure high quality water.

You can find the full Crystal Black Shrimp care sheet in the link.

As with all aquatic invertebrates, it is important to make sure copper does not get into the aquarium. Copper is toxic to all Dwarf Shrimp. Many medications contain elevated levels of copper, so it is recommended not to medicate an aquarium with Dwarf Shrimp in it.