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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 – Full Details & Care Guide


Common Names:

  • Green Babaulti Shrimp

  • Indian Green Shrimp

  • Zebra Babaulti Shrimp (striped variant)


🔬 Scientific Classification:

Category Detail
Scientific Name Caridina babaulti
Family Atyidae
Origin India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar
Natural Habitat Rivers and streams with vegetation

📏 Appearance:

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.


🌡️ Tank Requirements:

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.


🏞️ Tank Setup:

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

🤝 Temperament & Tank Mates:

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.


🍽️ Feeding:

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.


🧬 Breeding:

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.


❤️ Care Tips:

  • ✔ 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


🧾 Quick Summary:

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

🌟 Fun Facts:

  • ✅ 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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