It is unclear whether the Panda Shrimp is a direct morph of the Crystal Black Shrimp, or the wild Orange Bee, or perhaps a combination. Panda Shrimp look very similar to Crystal Blacks, with the exception of a mostly-black headgear, as well as deeper shades of black and white.
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Caridina Cantonensis
- Common Name: Panda Shrimp, Panda Taiwan Bee
- Origin: Taiwan
- pH: 5.6-6.2
- Temp: 68-74°F
- TDS: 80-140
- KH: 0-1
- GH: 4-6
- Fertility: Low
- Difficulty: Hard
Grading and Variations
To distinguish Panda Shrimp from Crystal Black Shrimp, pay attention to the headgear. Pandas have a almost all black head, and also exhibits deeper shades of black and white. A morph of the Panda has blue in place of the white bands, these are referred to as Blue Pandas or Shadow Pandas.