Pro60 L
Crystal red shrimp pro (60 L)
Top tier: high-grade crystal red shrimp demand perfect water.
Caridina cantonensis — the top league of shrimp keeping. Demands TDS 100–150, kH 0–1, pH 5.5–6.5.
Not to be confused with cherries — those live anywhere. Crystals are for those willing to measure every parameter and keep it stable.
Dimensions
60×30×35 cm
Temperature
18–24°C
pH
5.5–6.5
gH
4–6 °dGH
Setup time
8 wks
Budget
≈ $680
Total fish
0
Plants (7)
- Java Fern× 3
- Dwarf Anubias× 4
Invertebrates (20)
- Crystal Red Shrimp× 20
Setup Checklist
Essential gear and water prep needed before adding fish
0 of 10 ready
- ≈ $35
- ≈ $25Air pumpCare
- ≈ $20
- ≈ $60
- ≈ $180Premium planted-tank LED (Twinstar/Chihiros)Base
- ≈ $95
- ≈ $280Reverse osmosis (RO) systemBase
- ≈ $12Water conditioner (dechlorinator)Essential
Seachem Prime or Tetra AquaSafe — instantly detoxifies chlorine, chloramine, and heavy metals
- ≈ $25Liquid drop test kit (pH, NH₃/NH₄, NO₂, NO₃)Recommended
API Freshwater Master Test Kit or liquid drop tests to monitor nitrogen cycle
- ≈ $15Fish net & gravel vacuum siphonCare
Soft fish net matched to fish size + gravel vacuum siphon for weekly 20–30% water changes
Decor
- Natural driftwood (mangrove or mopani)× 2
- Cholla wood (hollow cactus)× 3
- Catappa (Indian almond) leaves× 6
Tips & gotchas
- TDS 100–150 ppm — measure daily during the first 2 months.
- RO + Salty Shrimp Bee Mineral GH+ only. No tap water.
- 10 % water changes weekly, no more. Sudden changes = colony death.
- Feed once every 2–3 days with caridina-specific food.