The Black Ninja Shrimp is a highly coveted, selectively bred line of Pure Black Line (PBL) Crystal Shrimp (Caridina cf. cantonensis) prized for its intense, opaque black coloration. They feature a deep, highly saturated black or dark blue body. Depending on the grade, they can have a single white stripe, a complete black body, or white highlights on their face and tail.

Water Parameter Requirements:

• Water Source: Use pure Reverse Osmosis (RO) water remineralised with specialized GH+ minerals.
• pH Range: 5.5 to 6.5 (requires an active buffering soil to keep pH acidic).
• General Hardness (gH): 4 to 6.
• Carbonate Hardness (kH): 0 to 1 (essential for preventing pH spikes).
• Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): 120 to 140 ppm.
• Temperature: 20°C to 24°C (requires a cooler to avoid heat stress in summer).

Tank Setup & Diet:

• Substrate: Active buffering soil (like Shrimp King or Nature Soil) is mandatory to stabilize the acidic pH.
• Aquascaping: Pack the tank with Java moss, driftwoods, and Cholla wood to promote the growth of natural biofilm, which is their primary food source.
• Diet: Feed them high-quality powdered or pellet shrimp foods.