Red Wine Bee Shrimp

Red Wine Bee Shrimp (Caridina cantonensis)

A stunning Taiwan Bee variant with a deep, rich red-wine colouration, the Red Wine Bee is a showpiece shrimp for serious Caridina keepers. Its intense, dark red tone sets it apart from standard Crystal Reds, and like all Taiwan Bees, it needs soft, acidic, stable water.

Care at a Glance:

• Minimum Tank Size: 20L with plants, moss, and hiding spots
• Temperature: 20–24°C
• pH Range: 6.0–6.8
• Water Hardness: Soft (GH 4–6, KH 0–2)
• Temperament: Peaceful, schooling
• Diet: Shrimp pellets, algae wafers, blanched spinach, biofilm grazing
• Max Size: 2.5–3cm
• Lifespan: 1–2 years
• Care Level: Difficult (needs soft, acidic, very stable water)

Tank Mates: Best in a shrimp-only tank; Taiwan Bees are sensitive and best kept without fish.

Origin: Captive-bred variant (wild ancestors from China)