Bumble Bee Shrimp-Caridina cf. breviata sp.-Dwarf Aquarium Shrimp

Common Name	Bumble Bee
Scientific Name	Caridina cf. breviata sp. "Bumble Bee"
Adult Size	2.5-3.0 CM or 1.0-1.2 inches
Water Temp	20°-25° C or 68°-77° F
pH Range	6.5-7.2
Water Hardness	Soft
Fresh or Salt Water	Freshwater
Larval Stage	None. Young hatch as miniature versions of the adults
Difficulty	Medium-Hard
Egg/Saddle Color	Brown
Behavior	Non-aggressive

General Information

Wild caught Bumble Bee shrimp have been available from time from wholesalers or in petstores. I have not seen many people keeping them long term in captivity.

Appearance

Bumble Bee Shrimp have bands of black and white on them. I also have a few indivdiuals that are red and white.