Chocolate Shrimp
Caridina cf. spinata var.
A Chocolate variety of White Glove Shrimp.
Sulawesi shrimp from the ancient Lake Towuti. Deep chocolate brown colour. Unlike most shrimp, prefers hard, warm, alkaline water. Keep only with other Sulawesi species. Sensitive but can be kept by intermediate hobbyists.
More than a design — your whole aquarium, handled
Skapelab plans the scape and everything you need to build and run it.
A design for your tankA hand-illustrated layout, sized to your exact tank and skill level.
Stocking picked for youCompatible fish & invertebrates, chosen and quantified for the tank.
Exact shopping listEvery plant, stone and piece of gear — with how much of each to buy.
Step-by-step setupSubstrate, cycling, planting and stocking, in the right order.
Care & remindersA maintenance schedule with reminders when each task comes due.
Water-test logbookLog your parameters and track the tank on your own dashboard.
Care at a glance
shrimpType
1"Adult size
10 galMinimum tank
10+Group size
peacefulTemperament
74-80°FTemperature
7.5-8.5pH
8-18GH
omnivore — biofilm, algaeDiet
bottomSwimming zone
moderateCare level
YesPlant-safe
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