{"product_id":"extreme-blue-bolt-shrimp","title":"Extreme Blue Bolt Shrimp","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout Extreme Blue Bolt Shrimp\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtreme Blue Bolt Shrimp are a premium selectively bred \u003cstrong\u003eCaridina\u003c\/strong\u003e shrimp prized for their exceptionally intense \u003cstrong\u003edeep blue to navy-blue colouration\u003c\/strong\u003e, often combined with contrasting white or pale-blue markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are a stunning addition to dedicated shrimp aquariums, where their intense colour stands out against dark substrate, moss and green aquatic plants. Individual specimens can vary in pattern and colour coverage, with higher-grade shrimp typically displaying stronger, more opaque colouration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike other Blue Bolt-type Caridina, Extreme Blue Bolts require \u003cstrong\u003estable, soft and slightly acidic water\u003c\/strong\u003e. They are considerably less forgiving than Neocaridina varieties, making a mature, established aquarium particularly important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA well-established planted shrimp tank containing moss, driftwood, rocks and plenty of natural biofilm provides an ideal environment. They spend much of their time grazing surfaces throughout the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith suitable conditions, they can breed readily. Females carry their eggs beneath the abdomen until the shrimplets are fully developed and released.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCaridina\u003c\/em\u003e sp.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extreme Blue Bolt Shrimp\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater Dwarf Shrimp\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2–3 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate to Advanced\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Group:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6+\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–24°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.8–6.8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore \/ Biofilm Grazer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Levels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dedicated shrimp tanks, planted aquariums, aquascapes and peaceful nano setups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Extreme Blue Bolt Shrimp suitable for beginners?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are better suited to aquarists who already have experience with \u003cstrong\u003eCaridina shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e. Stable water parameters are much more important than simply providing clean water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat water do Extreme Blue Bolt Shrimp need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey generally prefer soft, slightly acidic water with low KH and stable GH. RO water remineralised with a suitable Caridina shrimp mineral is commonly used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Extreme Blue Bolt Shrimp live with fish?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can be kept with very peaceful nano fish, but fish may eat shrimplets. A dedicated shrimp aquarium provides the best environment for breeding and colony growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Extreme Blue Bolt Shrimp eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey naturally graze on biofilm and microorganisms. Supplement this with quality shrimp food, algae-based foods and occasional vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan they breed in an aquarium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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