{"id":12217,"date":"2026-02-17T23:10:53","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T23:10:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/shadow-mosura-blue-shrimp-caridina-2cm\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T23:10:59","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T23:10:59","slug":"shadow-mosura-blue-shrimp-caridina-2cm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=shadow-mosura-blue-shrimp-caridina-2cm","title":{"rendered":"Shadow Mosura Blue Shrimp Caridina 2cm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong>Shadow Mosura Blue Shrimp<\/strong> is a strikingly beautiful freshwater shrimp, adored for its vibrant blue coloration and unique white &#8220;mosura&#8221; patterns. These shrimp are highly sought after by aquarium enthusiasts for their eye-catching appearance and peaceful behavior, making them a stunning addition to planted tanks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Origin: <\/strong>\u2028This shrimp is a selectively bred variety of Caridina cantonensis, native to Taiwan. It&#8217;s a hybrid from the Taiwan Bee shrimp line, showcasing some of the most vibrant colors in the aquarium hobby.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Feeding:\u2028 <\/strong>Shadow Mosura Blue Shrimp are omnivores and thrive on a varied diet of high-quality shrimp pellets, blanched vegetables (spinach, zucchini), biofilm, and algae. Occasional supplementation with protein-rich foods helps enhance their color and vitality.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tank Mates: <\/strong>\u2028They do best in peaceful community tanks with other dwarf shrimp species like Crystal Red or Amano Shrimp. Small, non-aggressive fish like neon tetras or otocinclus catfish also make great tank mates.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aggression: <\/strong>\u2028These shrimp are non-aggressive and peaceful, perfect for a calm, community tank. They prefer the company of their own species but will happily co-exist with other shrimp and gentle fish.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Experience Level: <\/strong>\u2028Intermediate. Due to their specific water parameter requirements and sensitivity, they are best suited for aquarists with some shrimp-keeping experience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Water Parameters:<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Temperature:<\/strong> 68\u00b0F &#8211; 74\u00b0F (20\u00b0C &#8211; 23\u00b0C)<br \/>\n<strong>pH:<\/strong> 6.0 &#8211; 6.8<br \/>\n<strong>GH:<\/strong> 4-6<br \/>\n<strong>KH:<\/strong> 0-2<br \/>\n<strong>TDS:<\/strong> 100-180 ppm\u2028They thrive in soft, slightly acidic water with stable parameters, making a planted or shrimp-dedicated tank ideal.<\/p>\n<p>Add this rare and vibrant species to your aquarium, and enjoy their tranquil beauty as they scavenge and explore!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Shadow Mosura Blue Shrimp is a strikingly beautiful freshwater shrimp, adored for its vibrant blue coloration and unique white &#8220;mosura&#8221; patterns. These shrimp are highly sought after by aquarium enthusiasts for their eye-catching appearance and peaceful behavior, making them a stunning addition to planted tanks. Origin: \u2028This shrimp is a selectively bred variety of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":12216,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[66],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-12217","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-shrimp","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"taxable","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"purchasable","13":"product-type-simple"},"group_of_quantity":0,"min_quantity":0,"max_quantity":"","exclude_order_quantity_value_rules":"no","exclude_category_quantity_rules":"no","combine_variations":"no","exclude_global_add_ons":[],"addons":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/12217","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/12216"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=12217"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=12217"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=12217"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=12217"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}