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Sunkist Orange Shrimp is a peaceful orange Caridina trade form for mature planted aquariums. It suits stable water, biofilm grazing and careful acclimation when available.
FreshwaterGrazing SpeciesInvertebratesModerate CarePeacefulPlanted TankShrimp
Care at a Glance
Scientific Name
Caridina sp. propihqua
Max Adult Size
up to 2.5 cm
Lifespan
2 years
Care Level
Moderate
Temperament
Peaceful
Temperature
22–28°C
pH Range
6.5–7.5
Hardness
3–12 dGH
Minimum Tank
20L
Diet
Biofilm, algae, blanched vegetables, shrimp pellets
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.
Water Parameters
Temperature
22–28°C
22°CIdeal28°C
pH Level
6.5–7.5
6.5Ideal7.5
Water Hardness
3–12 dGH
3 dGHIdeal12 dGH
Caridina sp. propihqua
Sunkist Orange Shrimp (Caridina cf. propinqua)
Moderate Care
Peaceful
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Sunkist Orange Shrimp is a peaceful orange Caridina trade form for mature planted aquariums. It suits stable water, biofilm grazing and careful acclimation when available.
FreshwaterGrazing SpeciesInvertebratesModerate CarePeacefulPlanted TankShrimp
Care at a Glance
Scientific Name
Caridina sp. propihqua
Max Adult Size
up to 2.5 cm
Lifespan
2 years
Care Level
Moderate
Temperament
Peaceful
Temperature
22–28°C
pH Range
6.5–7.5
Hardness
3–12 dGH
Minimum Tank
20L
Diet
Biofilm, algae, blanched vegetables, shrimp pellets
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.
Full Care Guide
Amano Shrimp Care Guide
Start with a mature, filtered aquarium. OATA's broad UK guidance suggests approximately 20 litres for Amano Shrimp and at least five for social shrimp, with a larger aquarium when fish are present. Treat those as cautious planning screens—not biological minima or a per-litre formula. Match the complete adult community, test your water, protect the filter inlet and never buy them as a guaranteed algae cure.
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Water Parameters
Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors
Temperature
22–28°C
22°CIdeal28°C
pH Level
6.5–7.5
6.5Ideal7.5
Water Hardness
3–12 dGH
3 dGHIdeal12 dGH
Sunkist Orange Shrimp (Caridina cf. propinqua) is a peaceful orange Caridina trade form often associated with cf. propinqua or thambipillai naming. It is best treated as a stable, mature-shrimp-tank species rather than a beginner cherry shrimp.
Quick Facts
- Scientific anchor: Caridina cf. propinqua / thambipillai trade form
- Adult size: About 2.5 cm
- Care level: Moderate
- Temperament: Peaceful
- Best setup: Mature planted shrimp aquarium
- Breeding note: Larvae are not a simple freshwater colony project
- Stock note: Order when available
Aquarium Setup
Use a fully cycled planted aquarium with moss, leaf litter, biofilm surfaces and shrimp-safe filtration. Keep temperature, pH and minerals steady, and avoid copper medication or sudden water changes.
Feeding
Sunkist Orange Shrimp graze on biofilm and algae. Supplement lightly with shrimp pellets, blanched vegetables and mineral foods, removing leftovers before they affect water quality.
Tank Mates
Keep with peaceful nano fish, snails and compatible shrimp where cross-breeding is not a concern. Avoid large fish, predatory fish and boisterous bottom dwellers.
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I have a small group of long finned mountain minnows. So was delighted to be able to order ten of this variety to increase the genetics in my tank . The ones I recieved are healthy but it’s to early to give a verdict on wether they are of a long finned type since they are small currently.
Gordon Walker · 23 Sept 2026
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