Snow White Bee Shrimp - Caridina logemanni

The Snow White Bee Shrimp ( Caridina logemanni ) is a breathtakingly beautiful dwarf shrimp that impresses with its completely white coloring. This cultivated form of the popular Taiwan Bee Shrimp has an elegant and pure appearance and is particularly popular among shrimp lovers.

Characteristics:

• Size : The Snow White Bee Shrimp reaches a size of about 2.5 to 3 cm, although the females can be slightly larger and fuller than the males.
• Coloration : This shrimp is characterized by its completely white, almost snow-like appearance. Its uniform and opaque coloration makes it particularly attractive, as it leaves a noble and elegant impression in the aquarium.
• Behavior : The Snow White Bee Shrimp is very peaceful and social. It likes to move in groups and searches the ground and plants for food. It can be kept well with other peaceful shrimp species and small fish.

Attitude:

• Aquarium size : A tank of at least 20 liters is suitable for keeping a small group. Like all shrimp, they appreciate hiding places in the form of plants, mosses and stones in order to feel safe.
• Water values : The Snow White Bee shrimp prefers soft, slightly acidic water with a pH value between 5.5 and 6.5 and temperatures of 20 to 24 °C. Stable water parameters and good filtration are important because these shrimp are sensitive to changes.
• Food : These shrimp feed on algae, biofilm and detritus. In addition, special shrimp food should be offered, as well as plant-based food such as spinach and protein food such as Artemia or mosquito larvae.
• Reproduction : Breeding the Snow White Bee shrimp is possible, but requires stable water conditions. The females carry their eggs for about 30 days before the young shrimp hatch. Good maintenance of water quality promotes breeding success.

Special features:

The Snow White Bee shrimp is one of the most noble and graceful dwarf shrimp in the hobby aquarium. Its pure white color gives every aquarium a special touch. It is particularly popular with experienced aquarists who want to devote themselves to a demanding species, as its care and breeding requires stable and clean water conditions.