{"product_id":"pink-steel-bolt","title":"Pink Steel Bolt","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"height: 94.3636px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5909px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5909px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5909px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5909px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5909px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5909px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5909px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5909px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5909px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5909px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 35.5909px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 35.5909px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout the Pink Steel Bolt Shrimp\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePink Steel Bolt Shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium \u003cstrong\u003eCaridina shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e prized for its striking pink, red and pearlescent colouration. Often traded as \u003cstrong\u003ePink Bolt\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eRed Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, these shrimp can display beautiful pastel pink, red and metallic tones that make them stand out in a planted shrimp aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003especialty Caridina variety\u003c\/strong\u003e best suited to aquarists who can provide stable, soft and slightly acidic water. They thrive in mature aquariums with plenty of biofilm, moss, driftwood and natural grazing surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir small size and peaceful nature make them excellent nano-aquarium inhabitants. A dedicated shrimp aquarium is ideal, particularly when the goal is to maintain and develop a high-quality colour line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike other Caridina, they are sensitive to sudden changes in water chemistry. Consistency is far more important than chasing individual parameter numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCaridina\u003c\/em\u003e sp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink Steel Bolt Shrimp, Pink Bolt, Red Steel Shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atyidae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater Dwarf Shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2–3 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 L+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–24°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5–6.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–6 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0–2 dKH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore \/ Biofilm Grazer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottom \/ All levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater breeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Captive-bred Caridina line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Pink Steel Bolt Shrimp suitable for beginners?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are better suited to \u003cstrong\u003eexperienced shrimp keepers\u003c\/strong\u003e because Caridina require very stable, soft and low-KH water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Pink Steel Bolt Shrimp eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey naturally graze on \u003cstrong\u003ebiofilm, algae and microorganisms\u003c\/strong\u003e. Supplement this with quality Caridina shrimp foods and occasional blanched vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat water do they need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft, slightly acidic water is preferred, with \u003cstrong\u003elow KH and stable GH\u003c\/strong\u003e. RO water remineralised with a suitable shrimp mineral is commonly used for specialist Caridina aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep them with fish?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can be, but a \u003cstrong\u003eshrimp-only aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e is recommended for the best survival and breeding results. Most fish will eat newborn shrimplets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo Pink Steel Bolt Shrimp breed in freshwater?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They have a direct freshwater life cycle, meaning the young hatch as miniature shrimp and do not require brackish or marine water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep them with other Caridina?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, but different Caridina varieties may interbreed depending on their genetics. If maintaining a specific colour line is important, keep compatible breeding lines separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Using hard, high-KH tap water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Making sudden changes to water parameters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Adding them to an immature aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Overfeeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Keeping them with predatory fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Allowing temperature or TDS to fluctuate dramatically\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"1","offer_id":49326710096011,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5","offer_id":49326710128779,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/30bf509c-5688-4591-8feb-a578cca5a461.png?v=1788852353","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/pink-steel-bolt","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}