Key Features:

Distinctive Appearance: A small freshwater shrimp from the genus Caridina, known for its translucent body with a bright red patch on the rostrum (nose) area, often extending slightly into the head. The body may show faint striping or speckling depending on lineage and water conditions.
Graceful Movement: Constantly active, it moves in short, precise steps across surfaces, using its small claws to pick at algae and biofilm. Its delicate motion adds continuous activity to planted aquariums.
Behavior: Extremely peaceful, social, and best observed in groups. Often seen grazing together on plants, wood, and substrate.

Care Requirements:

Tank Conditions:
Requires a stable, well-established aquarium with plenty of biofilm and gentle water flow. Ideal temperature is 68–78°F (20–26°C). Prefers soft to moderately hard water with stable parameters and low levels of pollutants, especially ammonia and copper. Live plants and mosses are highly beneficial.

Diet:
Omnivorous micro-grazer. Feeds on algae, biofilm, detritus, and leftover fish food. Should be supplemented with shrimp pellets, algae wafers, blanched vegetables (like spinach and zucchini), and occasional protein sources such as powdered or frozen foods.

Compatibility:
Very peaceful but should be kept with non-aggressive tank mates. Avoid large or predatory fish that may eat shrimp. Ideal companions include nano fish, small tetras, rasboras, snails, and other dwarf shrimp species with similar water requirements.

Size and Growth:

Adult Size:
Typically reaches 1–1.5 cm.

Growth:
Growth is gradual and highly dependent on water quality, stable temperature, and consistent food availability. Juveniles are especially sensitive to poor water conditions, but in a mature tank with biofilm and mineral balance, they develop steadily into healthy adults with stronger coloration over time..