Caridina & Sulawesi Shrimp

Caridina & Sulawesi Shrimp – Crystal, Bee, and Specialty Freshwater Shrimp

This collection includes Caridina shrimp and Sulawesi shrimp, two groups of freshwater shrimp known for their striking colors, patterns, and unique aquarium requirements. Popular Caridina varieties include Crystal Red Shrimp, Crystal Black Shrimp, Bee Shrimp, and Tiger shrimp, while Sulawesi shrimp originate from the ancient lakes of Sulawesi, Indonesia and are prized for their vibrant coloration and rarity.

Compared with beginner-friendly Neocaridina shrimp, both Caridina and Sulawesi shrimp generally prefer more controlled and stable water conditions. When maintained properly, they can develop exceptional coloration and may successfully breed in well-established shrimp aquariums.

Our Water Parameters

At Topick Aquarium, shrimp are maintained in carefully prepared water conditions to help ensure consistency during acclimation and shipping.

• Caridina Shrimp: Remineralized RO water (~100 TDS)
• Sulawesi Shrimp: Remineralized RO water (~240 TDS)

These parameters are designed to provide stable holding conditions and help shrimp transition more smoothly into appropriate aquarium environments.

Who Should Keep Caridina or Sulawesi Shrimp?

• Experienced shrimp hobbyists maintaining stable aquarium systems
• Aquascapers looking for visually striking shrimp species
• Breeders interested in selective shrimp projects
• Collectors seeking rare or specialty freshwater shrimp

Many hobbyists keep these shrimp in dedicated aquariums where water parameters can remain stable and breeding projects can be maintained more easily.

If you are new to shrimp keeping, we usually recommend starting with Neocaridina shrimp first.

Learn more here:
Keeping Freshwater Shrimp in Canada

Available for local pickup in Markham (Unionville) and Canada-wide shrimp shipping.