Live fish will be delivered only to selected pincodes in Kolkata and nearby areas. Here is the complete care and information guide for the Green Babaulti Shrimp – a rare, eye-catching...
Live fish will be delivered only to selected pincodes in Kolkata and nearby areas.
Here is the complete care and information guide for the Green Babaulti Shrimp – a rare, eye-catching freshwater shrimp species known for its beautiful green coloration:
Green Babaulti Shrimp
Indian Green Shrimp
Zebra Babaulti Shrimp (striped variant)
Category | Detail |
---|---|
Scientific Name | Caridina babaulti |
Family | Atyidae |
Origin | India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar |
Natural Habitat | Rivers and streams with vegetation |
Feature | Description |
---|---|
Size | 1.5 – 2 inches (3.5–5 cm) |
Color | Bright emerald green (some may show stripes, or slight color variation) |
Other Variants | Zebra, Brown, Red Babaulti – selectively bred lines |
Sex Difference | Females are slightly larger and rounder in the belly area |
🟢 The solid green color is the most sought-after and attractive variety.
Parameter | Ideal Range |
---|---|
Tank Size | 10 gallons or more |
Temperature | 22°C – 28°C (72°F – 82°F) |
pH Level | 6.5 – 7.5 |
Water Hardness | 4 – 10 dGH (moderate) |
TDS | 120 – 250 ppm |
Water Type | Freshwater |
✅ Adaptable but prefers stable, clean, and planted environments.
Component | Recommendation |
---|---|
Substrate | Dark sand or soil substrate (enhances color) |
Plants | Mosses (Java, Christmas), Anubias, Crypts, Java Fern |
Décor | Driftwood, rocks, shrimp caves, cholla wood |
Lighting | Moderate to low – too bright may stress shrimp |
Filtration | Sponge filter or gentle flow filter |
Lid | Recommended – Babaulti can climb or jump out when stressed |
Category | Detail |
---|---|
Temperament | Peaceful, social, active grazer |
Tank Type | Species-only or peaceful community |
Ideal Mates | Small tetras, rasboras, snails, otocinclus, other dwarf shrimp |
Avoid | Betta, gourami, cichlids, barbs, loaches – may eat shrimp |
🎯 Best results in dedicated shrimp or nano tanks for breeding and longevity.
Type | Foods Accepted |
---|---|
Natural Diet | Biofilm, algae, decaying plant matter |
Supplemental | Shrimp pellets, algae wafers, blanched spinach/zucchini |
Occasional Treats | Protein-rich micro pellets (twice weekly) |
🥬 Feeding high-quality shrimp food enhances color and health.
Feature | Detail |
---|---|
Reproduction Type | True freshwater breeders (no salt required) |
Mating Behavior | Females release pheromones – males become very active |
Eggs | Carried under the female's abdomen for 3–4 weeks |
Baby Shrimp (Fry) | Miniature versions of adults – need hiding places |
Survival Tips | Provide moss, avoid predators, stable water |
💡 Green Babaulti shrimp breed more slowly than cherry shrimp but are reliable reproducers in good conditions.
✔ Maintain stable water conditions – no sudden shifts
✔ Avoid copper in medications – toxic to shrimp
✔ Provide moss and leaf litter – for grazing and hiding
✔ Perform small, frequent water changes
✔ Use shrimp-safe dechlorinator
Feature | Detail |
---|---|
Scientific Name | Caridina babaulti |
Common Name | Green Babaulti Shrimp |
Size | 1.5 – 2 inches |
Lifespan | 1.5 – 2 years |
Tank Size | 10 gallons+ |
pH Range | 6.5 – 7.5 |
Temperature | 22 – 28°C |
Diet | Algae, biofilm, shrimp pellets |
Breeding | True freshwater breeder |
Temperament | Peaceful |
Difficulty | Easy to moderate |
✅ Native to India, making them unique among aquarium shrimp
✅ Their vibrant green color is natural, not dyed or altered
✅ Often confused with Neocaridina, but Green Babaulti has longer antennae and a more streamlined body
✅ Their eggs are green to brown and hatch into miniature shrimp – no larval stage like Amanos
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