{"product_id":"shadow-panda-shrimp","title":"Shadow Panda Shrimp","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=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eShadow Panda Shrimp are a striking high-grade freshwater shrimp prized for their bold black-and-white colouration and contrasting patterns. They are a selectively bred \u003cstrong\u003eCaridina\u003c\/strong\u003e shrimp and are particularly popular among dedicated shrimp keepers and planted aquarium enthusiasts.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTheir dark pigmentation can range from deep black to smoky charcoal, contrasted against white areas across the body and tail. Individual patterning can vary, making each shrimp slightly different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eShadow Panda Shrimp are best kept in mature, stable aquariums with clean, well-oxygenated water and plenty of biofilm. Mosses, plants, driftwood and other surfaces provide valuable grazing areas and shelter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThey are peaceful and can be kept in shrimp-only aquariums or carefully selected community tanks. Because they are a specialised Caridina variety, stable parameters and relatively soft, mineral-balanced water are important for long-term health and successful moulting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\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 Shadow Panda Shrimp\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 Moderate to Advanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 litres\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 5.8–6.8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 4–6 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 0–2 dKH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Biofilm, algae, shrimp foods and blanched vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e All levels, primarily surfaces and substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGroup Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 or more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater breeder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shrimp tanks and mature planted aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not applicable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eAre Shadow Panda Shrimp suitable for beginners?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThey are more demanding than Neocaridina shrimp because they require stable, soft and carefully mineralised water. They are best suited to aquarists comfortable maintaining Caridina parameters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat water parameters do Shadow Panda Shrimp need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThey generally prefer soft, slightly acidic water with low KH and moderate GH. Stability is more important than chasing exact numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCan Shadow Panda Shrimp live with fish?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThey can, but a dedicated shrimp aquarium is preferable for breeding. Small peaceful fish may still eat shrimplets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat do Shadow Panda Shrimp eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThey naturally graze on biofilm and algae. Supplement this with a quality shrimp food, mineral-rich foods and occasional blanched vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDo Shadow Panda Shrimp breed in freshwater?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eYes. They are fully freshwater breeders. Females carry eggs beneath their abdomen until fully developed miniature shrimp hatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCan Shadow Panda Shrimp be kept with other Caridina?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eYes, although different Caridina lines can interbreed. If maintaining a specific colour or breeding line, keeping compatible shrimp separately is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeeping them in hard, alkaline water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllowing ammonia or nitrite to become detectable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking rapid changes to GH, KH or temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverfeeding the aquarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeeping them with fish that actively hunt shrimp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding them to a newly established aquarium with insufficient biofilm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"1","offer_id":50530984788107,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5","offer_id":50530992783499,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/7ssDqJ7wNAEoz4X2b5Bf4Xnj9QLHUXuViW-b8nRSF66IVj-GQaqENuvqPxYAf7GLrU7w-c4wADkhLzljSBPEUC5pe9qKYcGYN53-OaH1SBxBt2fZLc3GrxEfrPOOAQ6NJnj_lx3HSSnIlvQLLC4Vz5ZoYv_sDnPZN6UQUm87AOD-nOX-Uyvmm97.jpg?v=1790312606","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/shadow-panda-shrimp","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}