Raccoon Tigers (in neocaridina parameters)

I was told that Raccoon Tiger shrimp cannot breed with other shrimp, so I decided to put them in a tank with Tangerine Tigers and Blue Diamonds and see what happened. Over several months, all three varieties bred independently!

I’m now setting up a dedicated tank just for my Raccoon Tigers. Once they settle in for a couple of weeks, I’ll be moving the others from my mixed tank into their new home.

A quick tip for anyone buying these: Don’t be surprised if you only see three or four shrimp during the first couple of weeks. These guys are ninja-level hiders! But they’re also little pigs. Once they settle in and you put some food in the tank, they all seem to come out of hiding for dinner.

My shrimp arrived super healthy despite a delay in transit. Not a single DOA, including the extras, and I haven’t had any losses in my tank.

Max is the man! I’ve purchased a lot of shrimp, and based on my experience, I have no reason to buy from anybody else. Highly recommend!