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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:
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Green Babaulti Shrimp
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Indian Green Shrimp
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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:
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✔ Maintain stable water conditions – no sudden shifts
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✔ Avoid copper in medications – toxic to shrimp
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✔ Provide moss and leaf litter – for grazing and hiding
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✔ Perform small, frequent water changes
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✔ 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:
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✅ Native to India, making them unique among aquarium shrimp
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✅ Their vibrant green color is natural, not dyed or altered
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✅ Often confused with Neocaridina, but Green Babaulti has longer antennae and a more streamlined body
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✅ Their eggs are green to brown and hatch into miniature shrimp – no larval stage like Amanos
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