White Glove Shrimp
Caridina spinata — White-tipped claws give the 'white glove' appearance. Like all Sulawesi shrimp, requires warm, hard, alkaline, pristine water. Very sensitive to parameter changes.
Care at a glance
| Scientific name | Caridina spinata |
|---|---|
| Type | shrimp |
| Adult size | 1.2" |
| Minimum tank | 20 gal |
| Group size | 10+ |
| Temperament | peaceful |
| Temperature | 76-82°F |
| pH | 7.8-8.5 |
| GH | 8-18 |
| Diet | biofilm, algae, detritus |
| Swimming zone | bottom |
| Care level | difficult |
| Plant-safe | Yes |