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Pro60 L

Crystal red shrimp pro (60 L)

Top tier: high-grade crystal red shrimp demand perfect water.

Crystal red shrimp pro (60 L) — aquarium setup with fish, plants and equipment (60 L)

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)

Invertebrates (20)

  • Crystal Red Shrimp× 20

Equipment

  • Sponge filter (air-driven)

    Dual + matten optional

    ≈ $35

  • Air pump

    ≈ $25

  • Heater

    50 W (low setting)

    ≈ $20

  • Thermometer

    + TDS meter + pH meter

    ≈ $60

  • Premium planted-tank LED (Twinstar/Chihiros)

    ≈ $180

  • Active aquasoil (ADA Amazonia)

    Buffer soil (Shrimp King, Borneo Wild)

    ≈ $95

  • Reverse osmosis (RO) system

    ≈ $280

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.