Orange Eye Red Pinto — Caridina Shrimp
Orange Eye Red Pinto Caridina Shrimp feature vivid red-and-white Pinto patterning paired with a bright orange-eye trait. Each shrimp develops a unique arrangement of red markings and white coverage.
Why this line is special: Orange Eye Caridina that also express white pigmentation are extremely rare and are a recent development credited to Markus Schultz, a well-known German breeder. Lines such as Red Devil, Black Devil, and Purple Metallic may also express orange eyes, but they typically lack white pigmentation, so their coloration generally remains transparent or a single solid color rather than displaying white-patterned coverage.
Selection is based on overall health and representative appearance of the line. Red intensity, pattern symmetry, white coverage, and marking placement naturally vary between individuals.
Recommended Caridina Parameters
- Temperature: 68–72°F
- pH: 5.5–6.2
- TDS: 100–115
- GH: 3–5
- KH: 0–1
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