{"title":"Caridina","description":"\u003cp\u003eCaridina cantonensis are the connoisseur's shrimp — Taiwan Bees, King Kongs, Boas, Snowflakes, galaxy patterns and tigers. They reward a stable, mature tank with some of the most striking colour and pattern in the hobby. Every Caridina here is line-bred in Australia and covered by our 100% Live Arrival Guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"blue-dragon-calceo","title":"Blue Dragon Calceo","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"sz-acc__title\"\u003eBlue Dragon Calceo Shrimp (Caridina) | Single Grade Colony\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-blue-dragon-calceo\" checked\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA deep blue shrimp, coloured right through — the shell and the flesh underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrives young with the pattern already set but the blue still building. It saturates as they mature into the glow-from-within look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne price, no grades.\u003c\/strong\u003e The colour takes months to finish, so sorting on arrival-day blue would only reward the fastest grower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaridina — wants soft, slightly acidic water and a tank that has settled in. Numbers in the FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-blue-dragon-calceo\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Calceo — known across the hobby as “Dragon Blood” — is prized for its segmented pattern and the contrast between shell and body. Our Blue Dragon Calceo takes that same genetic base and pushes it into a deep, saturated blue, bred specifically so the colour shows through the internal tissue as well as the shell — not just a blue shell over pale flesh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the photo.\u003c\/strong\u003e We ship unsexed juveniles — their internal blue tissue and outer shell contrast are still developing at that age and will keep deepening as they grow. Treat the photo as the target, not the arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-blue-dragon-calceo\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets this line apart is where the blue actually sits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull-depth colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Most blue Dragon-type shrimp only colour the outer shell, leaving the flesh underneath pale or transparent, which reads as washed out under tank lighting. This line carries blue in the internal tissue too, so the colour has real depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDevelops with age:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juveniles arrive with the pattern already established but the saturation still building — the glow-from-inside-out look comes on gradually as they mature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-blue-dragon-calceo\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grade by the traits that genuinely vary within a batch — pattern density, colour saturation, how far colour wraps around the shell. Where those differences are visible in the tank from day one, we sort them and price each tier for what it actually is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternal tissue pigmentation is exactly the kind of trait that needs time to fully saturate — a juvenile that looks average on arrival day can end up just as deep and multi-dimensional as one that looks striking early. Sorting on day-one colour would reward juveniles for growing up faster, not for better genetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo Blue Dragon Calceos are \u003cstrong\u003eone grade, one price\u003c\/strong\u003e — you’re buying into the lineage, not a shipping-day snapshot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc__rule\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sz-acc__note\"\u003eThe photo shows a high-grade or best-looking adult from the batch. We ship unsexed juveniles, 0.6–1.2 cm — too young to tell male from female. Shrimp arrive pale from the trip and colour back up within days. For detailed water parameters, tank setup guides, and our 100% Live Arrival Guarantee, see our FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SZA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52463467135288,"sku":"SZ-CALCEO-STD","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/3339\/6280\/files\/bluedragon.jpg?v=1780111483"},{"product_id":"pink-steel","title":"Pink Steel","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"sz-acc__title\"\u003ePink Steel Shrimp (Caridina) | Single Grade Colony\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput checked name=\"sz-acc-pink-steel\" type=\"radio\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pink shrimp with a thick, solid shell — no see-through patches anywhere on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrives young. Some settle to a soft metallic pink and others to a deeper light red, and the shade keeps moving for the first few moults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne price, no grades.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sorting them by colour on arrival day would really just be sorting them by age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaridina — needs soft, slightly acidic water, so a step up from a first shrimp. Numbers in the FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput name=\"sz-acc-pink-steel\" type=\"radio\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePink Steel is a rare pink-toned mutation isolated from within our Taitibee\/Pinto steel lines. Where standard Steels run white, black or blue, this colony reliably throws a stable spectrum from soft metallic pink through to a deeper light red — with the dense, opaque “steel” shell the trait is named for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the photo.\u003c\/strong\u003e We ship unsexed juveniles — shell density and final colour saturation are still building at that age. Treat the photo as the target for how their steel armour matures, not the arrival-day look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput name=\"sz-acc-pink-steel\" type=\"radio\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Steel” describes the shell, not just the colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid, not gradient:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike a Bolt pattern — strong colour at the head fading to translucent white at the tail — Steel shrimp carry an opaque, ultra-thick shell with colour running solid from head to tail and zero transparency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade shifts with growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individual juveniles will lean more pink or more red as they grow, moult, and settle into your water — that’s the natural range of the line, not a defect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput name=\"sz-acc-pink-steel\" type=\"radio\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grade by the traits that genuinely vary within a batch — pattern density, colour saturation, how far colour wraps around the shell. Where those differences are visible in the tank from day one, we sort them and price each tier for what it actually is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the pink-to-red shade is still moving as each shrimp grows and moults, sorting on arrival-day colour would just be sorting by age, not quality — the same juvenile can shift its final shade after a few more moults in your tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo Pink Steels are \u003cstrong\u003eone grade, one price\u003c\/strong\u003e — the full pink-to-red spectrum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"sz-acc__rule\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sz-acc__note\"\u003eThe photo shows a high-grade or best-looking adult from the batch. We ship unsexed juveniles, 0.6–1.2 cm — too young to tell male from female. Shrimp arrive pale from the trip and colour back up within days. For detailed water parameters, tank setup guides, and our 100% Live Arrival Guarantee, see our FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SZA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52463466676536,"sku":"SZ-PINKSTEEL-STD","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/3339\/6280\/files\/DSCF0837.jpg?v=1780111432"},{"product_id":"red-king-kong","title":"Red King Kong","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"sz-acc__title\"\u003eRed King Kong Shrimp (Caridina) | Single Grade Colony\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-red-king-kong\" checked\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA deep red shrimp with white markings, thick-shelled and high contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrives young — the red deepens over the following months. Some finish bright wine red, some almost burgundy, and some carry more white banding than others. All of that is normal for the line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne price, no grades.\u003c\/strong\u003e A darker one is not a better one, just a different natural version of the same shrimp — so pick the look you like rather than a tier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaridina — needs soft, slightly acidic water, so a step up from a first shrimp. Numbers in the FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-red-king-kong\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed King Kong is a classic Taiwan Bee line from the Wine Red family, bred here with extra dark red genetics for thick, high-contrast shells. Expect a natural spread from bright Wine Red through to deep crimson-burgundy, both ends sharing the same lineage and shell quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the photo.\u003c\/strong\u003e We ship unsexed juveniles from the same lineage as the photo — final colour saturation takes time, so treat the photo as the target, not the arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-red-king-kong\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour and pattern both vary naturally within the line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrimson to burgundy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individuals mature anywhere from bright Wine Red to deep dark red — both are correct for the line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePanda or Extreme pattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Banded (more white) and mostly-solid individuals both occur; pattern is a look, not a quality tier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-red-king-kong\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grade by the traits that genuinely vary within a batch — pattern density, colour saturation, how far colour wraps around the shell. Where those differences are visible in the tank from day one, we sort them and price each tier for what it actually is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed shade and white banding both vary naturally within a batch of equal genetic quality — a deep-red Extreme isn’t a “better” shrimp than a bright-red Panda, just a different natural expression of the same line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo Red King Kongs are \u003cstrong\u003eone grade, one price\u003c\/strong\u003e — pick the look you like, not a tier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc__rule\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sz-acc__note\"\u003eThe photo shows a high-grade or best-looking adult from the batch. We ship unsexed juveniles, 0.6–1.2 cm — too young to tell male from female. Shrimp arrive pale from the trip and colour back up within days. For detailed water parameters, tank setup guides, and our 100% Live Arrival Guarantee, see our FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SZA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52463466250552,"sku":"SZ-REDKK-STD","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/3339\/6280\/files\/DSCF0882.jpg?v=1780111394"},{"product_id":"premium-red-panda","title":"Dark Red Panda","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"sz-acc__title\"\u003eDark Red Panda Shrimp (Caridina) | Single Grade Colony\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-premium-red-panda\" checked\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA shrimp banded in red and white, with a thick shell and colour that runs down into the legs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrives young. The banding is already set, but the red deepens and the leg colour fills in over the following months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne price, no grades.\u003c\/strong\u003e Some finish bright wine red and some almost crimson — that is just where each one lands. The shell thickness and leg colour are the same across every shrimp in the batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaridina — needs soft, slightly acidic water, so a step up from a first shrimp. Numbers in the FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-premium-red-panda\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Panda is one of the classic Taiwan Bee patterns — alternating bands of red and white — and this colony is bred with extra dark red genetics on top of it, plus a deliberate focus on shell thickness and leg colour. Expect a natural spread from classic Wine Red through to a deep crimson “Dark Red Panda” look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the photo.\u003c\/strong\u003e We ship unsexed juveniles — banding and shell thickness are already set, but final colour saturation and leg colour take time to fill in. Treat the photo as the target, not the arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-premium-red-panda\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo things define this line, and only one of them varies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour is a spectrum:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individuals mature anywhere from classic, bright Wine Red through to a deep crimson “Dark Red Panda” shade — both ends are correct for this lineage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShell and legs are not negotiable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bred for thick, opaque banding — not the thin, translucent shells common in the market — and for pigmentation that extends down into the legs, not just the body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-premium-red-panda\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grade by the traits that genuinely vary within a batch — pattern density, colour saturation, how far colour wraps around the shell. Where those differences are visible in the tank from day one, we sort them and price each tier for what it actually is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat varies naturally between individuals is only where they land on the classic-to-dark-red spectrum — the shell thickness and leg pigmentation stay consistent across the whole batch regardless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo Dark Red Pandas are \u003cstrong\u003eone grade, one price\u003c\/strong\u003e — the structural quality doesn’t change, only the shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc__rule\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sz-acc__note\"\u003eThe photo shows a high-grade or best-looking adult from the batch. We ship unsexed juveniles, 0.6–1.2 cm — too young to tell male from female. Shrimp arrive pale from the trip and colour back up within days. For detailed water parameters, tank setup guides, and our 100% Live Arrival Guarantee, see our FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SZA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52463465824568,"sku":"SZ-PRPANDA-STD","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/3339\/6280\/files\/DSCF0649.jpg?v=1780111296"},{"product_id":"shadow-black-kingkong","title":"Shadow Black King Kong","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"sz-acc__title\"\u003eShadow Black King Kong Shrimp (Caridina) | Single Grade Colony\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-shadow-black-kingkong\" checked\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA black shrimp whose white markings glow blue instead of white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrives young, and the blue is unsettled at that age — it can look pale at first and deepen once they settle into your tank. The black itself is fixed and does not change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne price, no grades.\u003c\/strong\u003e How blue they go depends on your water and lighting, so a pale one on arrival can end up just as vivid as a bright one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaridina — needs soft, slightly acidic water, so a step up from a first shrimp. Numbers in the FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-shadow-black-kingkong\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack King Kong is a Taiwan Bee staple; the Shadow mutation takes the usual stark white banding and turns it into a glowing, near-neon blue against the black shell. It’s a genuine colour mutation, not a photo effect, and it’s become a favourite pattern among Caridina keepers for exactly that contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the photo.\u003c\/strong\u003e We ship unsexed juveniles — the blue is still settling in at that age and will shift as they acclimate and mature. Treat the photo as the target, not the arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-shadow-black-kingkong\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blue in this line behaves differently to the black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot fixed like the black:\u003c\/strong\u003e The black sections of the shell are solid and stable; the blue is a dynamic trait that responds to its surroundings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResponds to your tank:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue intensity moves with water parameters, substrate maturity, lighting and the shrimp’s stress levels — it can fade toward white or deepen toward radiant blue as the shrimp settles in and moults.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-shadow-black-kingkong\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grade by the traits that genuinely vary within a batch — pattern density, colour saturation, how far colour wraps around the shell. Where those differences are visible in the tank from day one, we sort them and price each tier for what it actually is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blue is still actively responding to tank conditions on the day it ships, so a juvenile that looks pale on arrival can turn out just as vivid as one that looks vivid already — grading on shipping-day blue would be grading our water, not the shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo Shadow Black King Kongs are \u003cstrong\u003eone grade, one price\u003c\/strong\u003e — let your own tank bring the blue out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc__rule\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sz-acc__note\"\u003eThe photo shows a high-grade or best-looking adult from the batch. We ship unsexed juveniles, 0.6–1.2 cm — too young to tell male from female. Shrimp arrive pale from the trip and colour back up within days. For detailed water parameters, tank setup guides, and our 100% Live Arrival Guarantee, see our FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SZA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52463465398584,"sku":"SZ-SHBLACKKK-STD","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/3339\/6280\/files\/shadowblackkingkong2.jpg?v=1780111126"},{"product_id":"dark-red-ex-kingkong","title":"Dark Red Ex KingKong","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"sz-acc__title\"\u003eDark Red Ex KingKong Shrimp (Caridina) | Extreme Grade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-dark-red-ex-kingkong\" checked\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA solid dark red shrimp — deep wine red all over, with no clear patches showing through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrives young and lighter. The red darkens and the shell thickens as they grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese are the “Extreme” grade\u003c\/strong\u003e — the darkest, most solid end of the King Kong range. Grading here simply means how completely the red covers the shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaridina — wants soft, slightly acidic water and a tank that has been running a while, so not a first shrimp. Numbers in the FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-dark-red-ex-kingkong\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark Red Ex KingKong is a Taiwan Bee-line Caridina cantonensis at the solid, opaque, dark-red end of the King Kong spectrum — a deep wine-red shell with no windows or patterning. As a Taiwan Bee-type it's an advanced shrimp that rewards an established, stable tank rather than a brand-new setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the photo.\u003c\/strong\u003e We ship unsexed juveniles, so treat the pictured adult as the target, not the arrival. The red darkens and the shell thickens toward full opacity as the shrimp matures — juveniles start lighter and more translucent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-dark-red-ex-kingkong\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo things to expect:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid dark red:\u003c\/strong\u003e A deep, opaque wine-red with no clear windows — the darker, more saturated King Kong look, which deepens further with maturity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft-water Caridina:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wants soft, acidic, stable water (an active\/buffering substrate helps) and a mature tank — less forgiving than Neocaridina.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-dark-red-ex-kingkong\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKing Kong grading is about how solid and how dark the red is — how completely the colour covers the shell with no clear \"windows.\" These are graded to the \u003cstrong\u003eExtreme (Ex)\u003c\/strong\u003e end of that scale: densely coloured, dark, and opaque. Colour still deepens with maturity, so a lighter juvenile today says nothing about the adult it becomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc__rule\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sz-acc__note\"\u003eThe photo shows a high-grade or best-looking adult from the batch. We ship unsexed juveniles, 0.6–1.2 cm — too young to tell male from female. Shrimp arrive pale from the trip and colour back up within days. For detailed water parameters, tank setup guides, and our 100% Live Arrival Guarantee, see our FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SZA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52463464972600,"sku":"SZ-DREXKK-STD","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"shadow-black-panda","title":"Shadow Black Panda","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"sz-acc__title\"\u003eShadow Black Panda Shrimp (Caridina) | Single Grade Colony\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-shadow-black-panda\" checked\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA black shrimp with two glowing blue bands across its tail — on most Pandas those bands are plain white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrives young, and the blue is unsettled at that age. It can look pale at first and deepen once they settle into your tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne price, no grades.\u003c\/strong\u003e How blue those bands go depends on your water and lighting, so a pale one on arrival can end up just as vivid as a bright one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaridina — needs soft, slightly acidic water, so a step up from a first shrimp. Numbers in the FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-shadow-black-panda\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Panda is a Taiwan Bee staple recognised by two solid white bands across the lower tail against a black shell. The Shadow mutation turns those two bands into a glowing, near-neon blue — a genuine colour mutation that makes this one of the more striking Panda-pattern shrimp in the hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the photo.\u003c\/strong\u003e We ship unsexed juveniles — the blue in those two tail bands is still settling in at that age and will shift as they acclimate and mature. Treat the photo as the target, not the arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-shadow-black-panda\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blue behaves differently to the black around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot fixed like the black:\u003c\/strong\u003e The black sections of the shell are solid and stable; the blue in the two tail bands is a dynamic trait that responds to its surroundings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResponds to your tank:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue intensity moves with water parameters, substrate maturity, lighting and stress levels — it can fade toward white or deepen toward radiant blue as the shrimp settles in and moults.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-shadow-black-panda\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grade by the traits that genuinely vary within a batch — pattern density, colour saturation, how far colour wraps around the shell. Where those differences are visible in the tank from day one, we sort them and price each tier for what it actually is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blue is still actively responding to tank conditions on the day it ships, so a juvenile with pale bands on arrival can turn out just as vivid as one that arrives vivid — grading on shipping-day blue would be grading our water, not the shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo Shadow Black Pandas are \u003cstrong\u003eone grade, one price\u003c\/strong\u003e — let your own tank bring the two bands out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc__rule\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sz-acc__note\"\u003eThe photo shows a high-grade or best-looking adult from the batch. We ship unsexed juveniles, 0.6–1.2 cm — too young to tell male from female. Shrimp arrive pale from the trip and colour back up within days. For detailed water parameters, tank setup guides, and our 100% Live Arrival Guarantee, see our FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SZA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52463464546616,"sku":"SZ-SHBPANDA-STD","price":16.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/3339\/6280\/files\/shadowblackpanda.jpg?v=1780111087"},{"product_id":"orange-based-blue-steel","title":"Orange Based Blue Steel","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"sz-acc__title\"\u003eOrange Based Blue Steel Shrimp (Caridina) | Single Grade Colony\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-orange-based-blue-steel\" checked\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA solid blue shrimp with an orange tone toward the tail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrives young. The blue packs in and the orange on the tail deepens once they settle — and how much orange shows moves with stress and water changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne price, no grades.\u003c\/strong\u003e How much orange a young one shows today is not a reliable read on the adult it becomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaridina — needs soft, slightly acidic water that stays steady, so a step up from a first shrimp. Numbers in the FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-orange-based-blue-steel\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Orange Based Blue Steel turns up now and then in our Orange-Based Black Boa batches: the same colour genetics without the Boa pattern. Where a Boa carries its orange tone on a white pattern, this one carries a thick, matte “steel” shell that reads blue over the head and takes an orange tone toward the tail. “Steel” is the hobby’s word for that dense, opaque shell with no see-through patches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the photo.\u003c\/strong\u003e The shrimp pictured is one of the best-looking adults from the batch — the target, not the arrival. Both the blue and the orange tone deepen as the shrimp matures and settles into stable water. Adults are available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-orange-based-blue-steel\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo things to know before you buy:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlue head, orange tail:\u003c\/strong\u003e The blue sits thickest over the head and the orange tone shows most toward the tail and legs. How much orange shows can shift with stress, shipping and water changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStability matters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sudden swings in pH, hardness or temperature stress this line quickly — a mature, cycled tank is essential before they arrive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-orange-based-blue-steel\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grade by the traits that genuinely vary within a batch. The orange tone on this line shifts with stress and water changes, so how much shows on a juvenile today is not a fixed read on the adult — tiering on it would be grading our tank conditions, not the shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo Orange Based Blue Steels are \u003cstrong\u003eone grade, one price\u003c\/strong\u003e — robust juveniles from a stable, established colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc__rule\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sz-acc__note\"\u003eThe photo shows a high-grade or best-looking adult from the batch. We ship unsexed juveniles, 0.6–1.2 cm — too young to tell male from female. Shrimp arrive pale from the trip and colour back up within days. For detailed water parameters, tank setup guides, and our 100% Live Arrival Guarantee, see our FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SZA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52463464120632,"sku":"SZ-OBBLUESTEEL-STD","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/3339\/6280\/files\/pinkbasedbluesteel.jpg?v=1780111025"},{"product_id":"ocean-blue","title":"Ocean Blue","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"sz-acc__title\"\u003eOcean Blue Shrimp (Caridina) | Single Grade Colony\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-ocean-blue\" checked\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA blue shrimp whose tail darkens to a deep ocean blue as it grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrives small — and at that size it looks like an ordinary blue shrimp, because the tail colour has not arrived yet. It starts building once they pass about 1.2cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne price, no grades.\u003c\/strong\u003e The tail colour is a growth stage away rather than a gamble, so judging them on the day they arrive would be unfair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaridina — needs soft, slightly acidic water, so a step up from a first shrimp. Numbers in the FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-ocean-blue\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOcean Blue — also known in the hobby as Crazy Blue — shares its genetic base with Blue Steels. This line has been refined for a specific developmental trait: deep blue pigment that concentrates and intensifies toward the tail as the shrimp matures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the photo.\u003c\/strong\u003e We ship unsexed juveniles under 1.2cm. At that size they can look almost identical to a standard Blue Steel — the tail saturation this line is known for hasn’t shown up yet, so treat the photo as the target for a grown-out adult, not the arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-ocean-blue\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a trait that shows up with growth, not on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarts subtle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juveniles under 1.2cm carry the genetics but not yet the look — early on they read as a standard Blue Steel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilds with each moult:\u003c\/strong\u003e Past about 1.2cm, the tail pigment progressively darkens and thickens, moult by moult, into the deep-ocean contrast the line is named for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-ocean-blue\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grade by the traits that genuinely vary within a batch — pattern density, colour saturation, how far colour wraps around the shell. Where those differences are visible in the tank from day one, we sort them and price each tier for what it actually is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe signature tail colour is tied to size and moult stage, not just genetics — a small juvenile hasn’t had the chance to show it yet regardless of how good its lineage is, so shipping-day appearance isn’t a fair way to sort this line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo Ocean Blues are \u003cstrong\u003eone grade, one price\u003c\/strong\u003e — the tail colour is a growth stage away, not a gamble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc__rule\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sz-acc__note\"\u003eThe photo shows a high-grade or best-looking adult from the batch. We ship unsexed juveniles, 0.6–1.2 cm — too young to tell male from female. Shrimp arrive pale from the trip and colour back up within days. For detailed water parameters, tank setup guides, and our 100% Live Arrival Guarantee, see our FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SZA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52463463694648,"sku":"SZ-OCEANBLUE-STD","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/3339\/6280\/files\/oceanblue.jpg?v=1780110971"},{"product_id":"deep-blue","title":"Extreme Blue Bolt","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"sz-acc__title\"\u003eExtreme Blue Bolt Shrimp (Caridina) | Single Grade Colony\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-deep-blue\" checked\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA solid blue shrimp — blue from head to tail, rather than fading to white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrives young and paler. The blue packs in and darkens as they grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne price, no grades.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue depth shifts with your water and their age, so sorting on arrival colour would be guesswork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaridina — needs soft, slightly acidic water, so a step up from a first shrimp. Numbers in the FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-deep-blue\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blue Bolt is traditionally a gradient shrimp — blue head fading to a creamy white tail. This line, the Extreme Blue Bolt, has been bred to remove that fade, pushing saturated blue across the entire shell from head to tail for a solid, deep-water look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the photo.\u003c\/strong\u003e We ship unsexed juveniles — their blue is often a shade lighter on arrival and packs in, deepening with each moult as they mature. Treat the photo as the target, not the arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-deep-blue\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Bolts are known for being responsive shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeepens with age:\u003c\/strong\u003e New juveniles typically show a lighter blue that thickens and darkens as they grow and moult.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely environment-sensitive:\u003c\/strong\u003e This line is well known for shifting shade with water parameters, substrate maturity (active soil especially), lighting, and even stress levels — expect some movement as they settle into your tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-deep-blue\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grade by the traits that genuinely vary within a batch — pattern density, colour saturation, how far colour wraps around the shell. Where those differences are visible in the tank from day one, we sort them and price each tier for what it actually is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause blue depth on this line moves with age, moult stage and tank conditions, a juvenile that ships a touch pale isn’t a lower-quality shrimp — it just hasn’t finished colouring in yet. Sorting into Mid, High or Extreme tiers on shipping-day colour would be grading our water, not the genetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo Extreme Blue Bolts are \u003cstrong\u003eone grade, one price\u003c\/strong\u003e — full-body blue is what the line does once it’s settled, not a lottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc__rule\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sz-acc__note\"\u003eThe photo shows a high-grade or best-looking adult from the batch. We ship unsexed juveniles, 0.6–1.2 cm — too young to tell male from female. Shrimp arrive pale from the trip and colour back up within days. For detailed water parameters, tank setup guides, and our 100% Live Arrival Guarantee, see our FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SZA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52463463268664,"sku":"SZ-BLUEBOLT-STD","price":18.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/3339\/6280\/files\/DSCF0896.jpg?v=1780110906"},{"product_id":"pure-red-line","title":"Pure Red Line","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"sz-acc__title\"\u003ePure Red Line Shrimp (Caridina) | Pattern Focused \u0026amp; White Focused\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-pure-red-line\" checked\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA red-and-white shrimp bred to breed true — their babies come out red and white too, with no surprise all-white ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrives young. Some carry a faint warm tint at this age that clears as they grow, and the leg colour fills in last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo lineages, two prices.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pattern Focused is picked for the pattern — the whitest layouts, Mosura and Flowerhead — with the white itself a touch softer. White Focused is picked for the white — thick, bright and solid — and comes in any pattern from SS up. The pattern is a look; the white is the quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaridina — needs soft, slightly acidic water, so a step up from a first shrimp. Numbers in the FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-pure-red-line\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePure Red Line (PRL) is our stable, no-golden-genes red-and-white line that breeds 100% true and never throws snow-white offspring. “Pure” means the line has never been crossed with anything else, so every baby is a red-and-white Crystal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the photo.\u003c\/strong\u003e The shrimp pictured is from the White Focused lineage. We ship unsexed juveniles. Some show a slight warm or yellowish tint at this age — completely normal — with leg colour filling in as they mature; occasionally a juvenile already shows good leg colour out of the bag. Adults are available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-pure-red-line\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePattern and white quality are two different ladders on a Crystal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern is a look:\u003c\/strong\u003e S runs more red (V-band, Tiger Tooth), SS is roughly even (Hinomaru), SSS and SSS+ (also written SSSS) are mostly white (Mosura, Flowerhead). It says how much white there is, not how good the white is.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite quality is structural:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick, bright, opaque white with no see-through patches, deep crimson and leg colour. This is what holds up in a tank and what a Crystal is really judged on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep the water clean:\u003c\/strong\u003e On a white-focused line poor water shows fast — the white can turn yellowish. Stable, clean water keeps it bright.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery shrimp arrives pale from the trip and colours back up within hours to a few days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-pure-red-line\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePattern and white quality are two different ladders on a Crystal, and we keep a lineage for each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern Focused\u003c\/strong\u003e is bred for pattern: SSS and SSS+ shrimp, mostly Mosura with the occasional Flowerhead, with the white a touch softer. \u003cstrong\u003eWhite Focused\u003c\/strong\u003e is bred for the white: a brighter, thicker, more solid shell, in any pattern from SS to SSS+ — the more standard Pure Red Line. Both breed true, and both are held to the same leg-colour and crimson-depth baseline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSorting is done by eye at shipping size, on what the shrimp shows then. Water matters on both: poor water yellows the white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc__rule\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sz-acc__note\"\u003eThe photo shows a high-grade or best-looking adult from the batch. We ship unsexed juveniles, 0.6–1.2 cm — too young to tell male from female. Shrimp arrive pale from the trip and colour back up within days. For detailed water parameters, tank setup guides, and our 100% Live Arrival Guarantee, see our FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SZA","offers":[{"title":"Pattern Focused","offer_id":52463462842680,"sku":"SZ-PRL-STD","price":16.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White Focused","offer_id":52914767954232,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/3339\/6280\/files\/pureredline.jpg?v=1780111553"},{"product_id":"pure-black-line","title":"Pure Black Line","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"sz-acc__title\"\u003ePure Black Line Shrimp (Caridina) | Single Grade Colony\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-pure-black-line\" checked\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA black-and-white shrimp bred to breed true — their babies come out black and white too, with no surprise all-white ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrives young. Some carry a faint warm tint at this age that clears as they grow, and the leg colour fills in last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne price, no grades.\u003c\/strong\u003e Other sellers charge more for the whiter patterns. We don't — the pattern is just a look, not a better shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaridina — needs soft, slightly acidic water, so a step up from a first shrimp. Numbers in the FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-pure-black-line\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePure Black Line (PBL) is our stable, no-golden-genes black-and-white line that breeds 100% true and never throws snow-white offspring. A crisp white against deep black is a harder genetic target than red-and-white, so this line is held to the same shell-quality baseline as our PRL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the photo.\u003c\/strong\u003e We ship unsexed juveniles. It’s common to see a slight warm or yellowish tint at this age, clearing up as they mature and moult, with leg colour continuing to fill in over that time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-pure-black-line\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePattern and quality are two different things on this line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern is a look:\u003c\/strong\u003e S runs more black (V-band, Tiger Tooth), SS is roughly even (Hinomaru), SSS and SSS+ (also written SSSS) are mostly white (Mosura, Flowerhead) — none of it measures quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuality is structural:\u003c\/strong\u003e What matters is white opacity, jet-black depth and leg colour — every shrimp is held to the same standard regardless of pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-pure-black-line\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grade by the traits that genuinely vary within a batch — pattern density, colour saturation, how far colour wraps around the shell. Where those differences are visible in the tank from day one, we sort them and price each tier for what it actually is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome sellers charge more for SSS and SSS+ simply because it’s whiter. We don’t — pattern doesn’t track quality here; opacity, black depth and leg colour are held to the same standard across every pattern this line throws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo Pure Black Lines are \u003cstrong\u003eone grade, one price\u003c\/strong\u003e — you’re not paying extra for a pattern name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc__rule\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sz-acc__note\"\u003eThe photo shows a high-grade or best-looking adult from the batch. We ship unsexed juveniles, 0.6–1.2 cm — too young to tell male from female. Shrimp arrive pale from the trip and colour back up within days. For detailed water parameters, tank setup guides, and our 100% Live Arrival Guarantee, see our FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SZA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52463462416696,"sku":"SZ-PBL-STD","price":16.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/3339\/6280\/files\/DSCF0827.jpg?v=1780111585"},{"product_id":"crystal-red-back-line","title":"Crystal Red Back Line","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"sz-acc__title\"\u003eCrystal Red Backline Shrimp (Caridina) | Single Grade Colony\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-crystal-red-back-line\" checked\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA red-and-white shrimp that grows a white stripe down its back as it matures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrives young, in plain red-and-white bands — the stripe is not there yet. It traces in over the following months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne price, no grades.\u003c\/strong\u003e The stripe is the whole point and none of them are wearing it yet, so there is nothing to sort on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaridina — needs soft, slightly acidic water, so a step up from a first shrimp. Numbers in the FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-crystal-red-back-line\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Crystal Red Backline is a Caridina line from our own stable SZ stock — classic Crystal Red Shrimp (CRS) red-and-white contrast, plus a single white line running the length of the back at maturity. Hardy, active grazers, and a forgiving way into Caridina keeping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the photo.\u003c\/strong\u003e The adult female shown has the signature backline this lineage can reach. We ship unsexed juveniles, so treat the photo as the target, not the arrival — the line isn’t formed yet, and red saturation and shell density build with each successful moult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-crystal-red-back-line\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe backline is a trait you watch arrive, not one you buy finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJuvenile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic red and white banding, like a standard healthy CRS — no line yet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e A distinct white line begins tracing the top of the back over successive moults.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult:\u003c\/strong\u003e The line connects into a solid white backline against the red body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-crystal-red-back-line\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grade by the traits that genuinely vary within a batch — pattern density, colour saturation, how far colour wraps around the shell. Where those differences are visible in the tank from day one, we sort them and price each tier for what it actually is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere the defining trait isn’t there to judge. Every shrimp we ship is a juvenile still in plain red-and-white banding — the backline traces in later, over moults, in your tank. Tiering this batch would mean sorting on a line none of them are wearing yet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo Crystal Red Backlines are \u003cstrong\u003eone grade, one price\u003c\/strong\u003e — the same SZ genetics in every cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc__rule\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sz-acc__note\"\u003eThe photo shows a high-grade or best-looking adult from the batch. We ship unsexed juveniles, 0.6–1.2 cm — too young to tell male from female. Shrimp arrive pale from the trip and colour back up within days. For detailed water parameters, tank setup guides, and our 100% Live Arrival Guarantee, see our FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SZA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52666718257464,"sku":"SZ-CRSBACK-STD","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/3339\/6280\/files\/crystalredbackline.jpg?v=1780111692"},{"product_id":"snow-white","title":"Snow White","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"sz-acc__title\"\u003eSnow White Shrimp (Caridina) | Single Grade Colony\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-snow-white\" checked\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA chalk-white shrimp, about the size of a grain of rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrives young and not fully white — the colour fills in as it grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne price, no grades.\u003c\/strong\u003e Their colour keeps shifting as they grow, so sorting them would be guesswork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaridina — needs soft, slightly acidic water, so a step up from a first shrimp. Numbers in the FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-snow-white\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Snow White is a classic Caridina — ghost-white against dark substrate and green plants. Ours are bred toward a thick, opaque shell, and ship as robust juveniles straight from our breeding tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the photo.\u003c\/strong\u003e The specimen in our main image shows what this line can do. We ship unsexed juveniles, so shell density and white coverage are still developing — treat the photo as the target, not the arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-snow-white\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo things shape how a Snow White looks in your tank:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpaque, not glow-through:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ours are bred to suppress yellow base tissue — the opposite of a Golden Bee, which lets golden tissue glow through a translucent shell. The goal here is solid chalk-white cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour moves with each moult:\u003c\/strong\u003e An opaque white juvenile can pick up a faint warm golden tint as an adult, and a slightly tinted one can moult out brilliantly chalk white.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-snow-white\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grade by the traits that genuinely vary within a batch — pattern density, colour saturation, how far colour wraps around the shell. Where those differences are visible in the tank from day one, we sort them and price each tier for what it actually is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnow Whites won’t hold still for that. The shell shifts moult to moult — a shrimp sorted top-tier today can tint warm next month, and a plainer one can come out chalk white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo Snow Whites are \u003cstrong\u003eone grade, one price\u003c\/strong\u003e — an unsorted colony straight from our breeding tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc__rule\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sz-acc__note\"\u003eThe photo shows a high-grade or best-looking adult from the batch. We ship unsexed juveniles, 0.6–1.2 cm — too young to tell male from female. Shrimp arrive pale from the trip and colour back up within days. For detailed water parameters, tank setup guides, and our 100% Live Arrival Guarantee, see our FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SZA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52463461138744,"sku":"SZ-SNOWWHITE-STD","price":18.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/3339\/6280\/files\/snowwhite_f8d82d26-5348-4a11-868e-7dbda5568835.jpg?v=1780111770"},{"product_id":"black-galaxy","title":"Black Fishbone Galaxy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"sz-acc__title\"\u003eBlack Galaxy Fishbone Shrimp (Caridina) | Single Grade Colony\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-black-galaxy\" checked\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA black-and-white shrimp with a striped back and fine white speckles across its face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrives young. The pattern sharpens as they grow, and on many of them the white takes on a green or blue metallic tone once fully grown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne price, no grades.\u003c\/strong\u003e These are the shrimp from our Blue\/Green Galaxy Boa and Black Snowflake Fishbone breeding that did not make those lines’ grades — the same parents, priced for what they are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaridina — needs soft, slightly acidic water, but this is the forgiving line of the family, so it makes a good first Caridina. Numbers in the FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-black-galaxy\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Galaxy Fishbone is the classic entry point into Caridina keeping — hardy, forgiving, and genuinely striking. “Galaxy” in the hobby means a shrimp with white spots across the head and cheeks; the Boa and Snowflake lines were refined out of it, and a Galaxy Fishbone is the shape they started from: a black body, a ladder of white down the back, and speckled cheeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOurs come out of our Blue\/Green Galaxy Boa and Black Snowflake Fishbone programs — the shrimp that did not reach Boa head coverage or the Snowflake “snow skirt”, with those bloodlines still behind them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the photo.\u003c\/strong\u003e The shrimp pictured is one of the best-looking adults from the batch — the target, not the arrival. Pattern and colour both sharpen as they grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-black-galaxy\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mixed pool, and it shows on the shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fishbone clarity and cheek spotting vary from shrimp to shrimp. Some carry a little of the parent lines — a touch more white on the head, or the first belly speckling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTone on the white:\u003c\/strong\u003e The black base never changes. On many, the white takes on a green or blue metallic tone with maturity — the same tone the parent lines carry, usually fainter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpider legs:\u003c\/strong\u003e The body pattern carried onto the legs — black patches with white. Solidity follows the shell, so it is hit and miss on this line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-black-galaxy\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grade by the traits that genuinely vary within a batch, and price each grade for what it is. These shrimp have already been graded once — out of the Boa and Snowflake tanks they came from. What is left is a mixed pool with the same genetics behind every shrimp, so we sell it as it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo Black Galaxy Fishbones are \u003cstrong\u003eone grade, one price\u003c\/strong\u003e — the parents’ bloodlines at the entry price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc__rule\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sz-acc__note\"\u003eThe photo shows a high-grade or best-looking adult from the batch. We ship unsexed juveniles, 0.6–1.2 cm — too young to tell male from female. Shrimp arrive pale from the trip and colour back up within days. For detailed water parameters, tank setup guides, and our 100% Live Arrival Guarantee, see our FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SZA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52463460712760,"sku":"SZ-BLKFBGAL-G3","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/3339\/6280\/files\/metallicblackgalaxy.jpg?v=1780111975"},{"product_id":"metallic-black-boa","title":"Blue\/Green Galaxy Boa","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"sz-acc__title\"\u003eBlue\/Green Galaxy Boa Shrimp (Caridina) | Entry, Mid, High \u0026amp; Collector\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-metallic-black-boa\" checked\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA black shrimp with a thick white hood over its head and shoulders, and legs that look painted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrives young, showing only a hint of the metallic sheen. It comes through and intensifies as they mature — blue on some, deep green on others. The white hood thickens over the same period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour price levels\u003c\/strong\u003e, set by how much white covers the head, how clean the body pattern is and how thick the shell is. All already visible when they arrive; the dearer ones simply have more of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaridina — wants soft, slightly acidic water and a tank that has been running a while. Not a first shrimp. Numbers in the FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-metallic-black-boa\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blue\/Green Galaxy Boa is a high-end Caridina defined by two traits at once — the thick white “hood” spreading across the head and carapace and down the cheeks, and a metallic mutation that keeps working after that pattern sets. The black body never changes. As these shrimp grow and moult, the white pattern over it shifts into a luminous metallic blue or a deep emerald, depending on the individual. Other sellers list the same line as the Black Base Galaxy Boa; we name it for the colour you end up seeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the photo.\u003c\/strong\u003e The shrimp pictured is High or Collector grade. We ship unsexed juveniles, selected for early signs of metallic potential — treat the photo as the target, not the arrival. Coverage thickens, the body stripe sharpens and the metallic shift builds over successive moults. If you want the metallic look straight away, contact us about adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-metallic-black-boa\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive traits define a true Boa, and each keeps developing after arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe hood:\u003c\/strong\u003e The defining hallmark — white spreading over the head and carapace, down to the cheeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe body stripe:\u003c\/strong\u003e A thick “fishbone” stripe running down the back and reaching close to the edge of the belly — either a clean, straight-cut “boa” look or a saw-edged “jagged” look. Both are correct; the fewer breaks in it, the better.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShell thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e A thick shell looks shiny and solid. A thin one looks dull, with see-through patches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour on the pattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e The black base stays black. What changes is the tone of the white: at the size we ship there is already some blue in it, and it deepens and spreads from the head across the whole body pattern with age — blue on some, green on others. The strongest, most metallic tone typically arrives after a female has carried eggs (been “berried”) for the second time, at roughly three to four months old. Males colour up less than females.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpider legs:\u003c\/strong\u003e The body pattern carried onto the legs — black patches with white, and the white takes the same tone the body does, only subtler. Leg colour follows shell thickness, so the higher grades show it first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo things that are normal, not faults: the pattern keeps expanding and shifting as the shrimp ages, so a Boa looks better with time; and every shrimp arrives pale from the trip, colouring back up within hours to a few days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-metallic-black-boa\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grade by the traits that genuinely vary within a batch. On a Boa five things vary, and all five are readable at the size we ship, so this line sorts into four grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead coverage\u003c\/strong\u003e — how much of the head is white. Mid sits around 40–50%, High up to about 80%, Collector 95% or the full head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e — thick, in the boa look or the jagged look. The higher the grade, the fewer breaks and flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShell thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e — High and Collector are thick throughout; Entry and Mid can be a mix of thin and thick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e — the higher grades show the blue or green tone earlier and over more of the pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeg colour\u003c\/strong\u003e — grows in with age on every grade. High and Collector already show strong spider legs at the size we ship; Entry and Mid may show none when young and may never fill the legs completely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEntry\u003c\/strong\u003e is the lightest head coverage and the most flaws in the pull, shell and legs a mixed bag — the same genetics at the lowest price. \u003cstrong\u003eMid\u003c\/strong\u003e is 40–50% head coverage with some flaws, a sound Boa base. \u003cstrong\u003eHigh\u003c\/strong\u003e is up to 80% coverage with minimal flaws, a thick shell and strong legs from day one. \u003cstrong\u003eCollector\u003c\/strong\u003e is the top of the pull — a near-full white head, the cleanest pattern and the fullest legs, in limited numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrading is done by eye at shipping size, on what the shrimp shows then. Shrimp rarely move a grade as they grow, but water matters: poor water costs colour and shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc__rule\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sz-acc__note\"\u003eThe photo shows a high-grade or best-looking adult from the batch. We ship unsexed juveniles, 0.6–1.2 cm — too young to tell male from female. Shrimp arrive pale from the trip and colour back up within days. For detailed water parameters, tank setup guides, and our 100% Live Arrival Guarantee, see our FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SZA","offers":[{"title":"Entry","offer_id":52911797076280,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mid","offer_id":52463459860792,"sku":"SZ-METBLKBOA-G3","price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"High","offer_id":52674843214136,"sku":"SZ-METBLKBOA-G2","price":100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Collector","offer_id":52773174214968,"sku":"SZ-METBLKBOA-G1","price":210.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/3339\/6280\/files\/DSCF0929.jpg?v=1780111891"},{"product_id":"metallic-black-snowflake","title":"Black Snowflake Fishbone","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"sz-acc__title\"\u003eBlack Snowflake Fishbone Shrimp (Caridina) | Mid, High \u0026amp; Collector\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-metallic-black-snowflake\" checked\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA black shrimp under thick white markings, with snow-like speckling across its belly and a clean fishbone ladder down its back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrives young, with the pattern roughed in and only a hint of the metallic sheen. Both sharpen and intensify as they mature — green on some, blue on others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree price levels\u003c\/strong\u003e, set by how dense that snow speckling is — already visible when they arrive. The dearer ones simply have more of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaridina — wants soft, slightly acidic water and a tank that has been running a while. Not a first shrimp. Numbers in the FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-metallic-black-snowflake\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Black Snowflake Fishbone is a Caridina classic — deep black tissue under thick white porcelain, carrying the heavy, snow-like belly spotting that gives the line its name and the fishbone dorsal that gives it the rest. What sets this colony apart is what the porcelain does with age: the black base never changes, but as the shrimp mature the white coverage takes on a luminous metallic finish, most often shifting toward green or blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the photo.\u003c\/strong\u003e The shrimp pictured is High or Collector grade. We ship unsexed juveniles, so treat the main photo as the target, not the arrival. The fishbone dorsal, the belly spotting and the metallic sheen all sharpen with maturity — juveniles land with the pattern roughed in and the colour still coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-metallic-black-snowflake\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour traits define a true Snowflake Fishbone, and they sharpen as the shrimp matures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBelly spotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e The hallmark of the line — distinct, heavy, snow-like spotting across the lower abdomen, held separate from the dorsal pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFishbone dorsal:\u003c\/strong\u003e A clean ladder pattern running down the back — finer and more decorative than the thick stripe on a Boa.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetallic porcelain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense, opaque white coverage that shifts toward a glowing green or blue metallic as the shrimp grows. A thick shell looks shiny and solid; a thin one dull, with see-through patches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpider legs:\u003c\/strong\u003e The body pattern carried onto the legs — black patches with white. Leg colour follows shell thickness, so the higher grades show it first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-metallic-black-snowflake\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grade by the traits that genuinely vary within a batch. A Snowflake Fishbone is graded first on its spotting — the snow-like coverage on the belly “skirt” and the head — and that density is readable at the size we ship. Belly spots and skirting are the main separator; head spots are a looser guide than on a Boa (Mid and High around 50–70% of the head, Collector 70% and above); a cleaner fishbone and thicker, shinier white come with the higher grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMid\u003c\/strong\u003e carries a medium spotting density, visible snow across the belly skirt and head but with gaps. \u003cstrong\u003eHigh\u003c\/strong\u003e carries much heavier spotting across both the belly and the head, with a cleaner fishbone dorsal behind it. \u003cstrong\u003eCollector\u003c\/strong\u003e is the top of the pull — the densest snow coverage across belly and head with the cleanest dorsal, in limited numbers. The metallic shift across the porcelain still builds with maturity on every grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrading is done by eye at shipping size, on what the shrimp shows then. Shrimp rarely move a grade as they grow, but water matters: poor water costs colour and shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc__rule\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sz-acc__note\"\u003eThe photo shows a high-grade or best-looking adult from the batch. We ship unsexed juveniles, 0.6–1.2 cm — too young to tell male from female. Shrimp arrive pale from the trip and colour back up within days. For detailed water parameters, tank setup guides, and our 100% Live Arrival Guarantee, see our FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SZA","offers":[{"title":"Mid","offer_id":52463459434808,"sku":"SZ-METBLKSNOW-G3","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"High","offer_id":52674843541816,"sku":"SZ-METBLKSNOW-G2","price":80.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Collector","offer_id":52773174280504,"sku":"SZ-METBLKSNOW-G1","price":180.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/3339\/6280\/files\/DSCF0811.jpg?v=1780111939"},{"product_id":"red-snowflake","title":"Red Snowflake Fishbone","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"sz-acc__title\"\u003eRed Snowflake Fishbone Shrimp (Caridina) | Entry, Mid, High \u0026amp; Collector\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-red-snowflake\" checked\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA red shrimp under thick white markings, with snow-like speckling across its belly and a clean fishbone ladder down its back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrives young, with the pattern roughed in and the colour still coming. Both sharpen as they mature, and some deepen to a darker, richer red than the usual bright red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour price levels\u003c\/strong\u003e, set by how dense that snow speckling is — already visible when they arrive. The dearer ones simply have more of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaridina — wants soft, slightly acidic water and a tank that has been running a while. Not a first shrimp. Numbers in the FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-red-snowflake\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Red Snowflake Fishbone is one of the high points of classic Caridina breeding — deep red tissue under thick porcelain, carrying the heavy, snow-like belly spotting the line is named for and the fishbone dorsal it grew out of. It evolved directly out of the Red Galaxy Fishbone, and our colony is infused with Dark Red bloodlines: as a select percentage mature, they bypass standard bright red for a deeper, richer dark red beneath the porcelain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the photo.\u003c\/strong\u003e The shrimp pictured is High or Collector grade. We ship unsexed juveniles, so treat the main photo as the target, not the arrival. The belly skirt, the fishbone dorsal and the tissue colour all sharpen with maturity — juveniles land with the pattern roughed in and the colour still coming. Adults are available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-red-snowflake\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour traits define a true Snowflake Fishbone, and they sharpen as the shrimp matures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBelly spotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e The hallmark that separates a true Red Snowflake Fishbone from a Red Galaxy Fishbone — distinct, heavy, snow-like spotting across the lower abdomen, held separate from the dorsal pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFishbone dorsal:\u003c\/strong\u003e A clean ladder pattern running down the back — finer and more decorative than the thick stripe on a Boa.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePorcelain thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense, opaque white coverage, razor-sharp against the red. A thick shell looks shiny and solid; a thin one dull, with see-through patches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpider legs:\u003c\/strong\u003e The body pattern carried onto the legs — red patches with white. Leg colour follows shell thickness, so the higher grades show it first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery shrimp arrives pale from the trip and colours back up within hours to a few days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-red-snowflake\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grade by the traits that genuinely vary within a batch. A Snowflake Fishbone is graded first on its spotting — the snow-like coverage on the belly “skirt” and the head — and that density is readable at the size we ship, so this line sorts into four grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBelly spots and skirting\u003c\/strong\u003e — the main separator between grades: how heavy and how complete the snow across the lower body is. Even an Entry shrimp carries some; it is the requirement for the grade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead spots\u003c\/strong\u003e — a looser guide than on a Boa: Entry around 30–50% of the head, Mid and High 50–70%, Collector 70% and above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFishbone and porcelain\u003c\/strong\u003e — a cleaner ladder down the back and a thicker, shinier white with the higher grades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEntry\u003c\/strong\u003e carries the lightest spotting in the pull — a sparse belly skirt and a faint, broken fishbone — the same genetics at the lowest price, for growing out. \u003cstrong\u003eMid\u003c\/strong\u003e carries a medium spotting density: a visible but broken fishbone and a belly skirt with gaps, standard red tissue, the genetic foundation. \u003cstrong\u003eHigh\u003c\/strong\u003e carries much heavier spotting across both the belly and the head, with a strong fishbone dorsal and thicker porcelain, and it is the grade where hints of the Dark Red genetics begin to show. \u003cstrong\u003eCollector\u003c\/strong\u003e is the top of the pull — the heaviest, most complete spotting with the cleanest dorsal, in limited numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrading is done by eye at shipping size, on what the shrimp shows then. Shrimp rarely move a grade as they grow, but water matters: poor water costs colour and shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc__rule\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sz-acc__note\"\u003eThe photo shows a high-grade or best-looking adult from the batch. We ship unsexed juveniles, 0.6–1.2 cm — too young to tell male from female. Shrimp arrive pale from the trip and colour back up within days. For detailed water parameters, tank setup guides, and our 100% Live Arrival Guarantee, see our FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SZA","offers":[{"title":"Mid","offer_id":52463458582840,"sku":"SZ-REDSNOW-G3","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"High","offer_id":52674843574584,"sku":"SZ-REDSNOW-G2","price":80.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/3339\/6280\/files\/redsnowflake.jpg?v=1780112182"},{"product_id":"orange-based-boa","title":"Orange-Based Black Boa","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"sz-acc__title\"\u003eOrange-Based Black Boa Shrimp (Caridina) | Mid, High \u0026amp; Collector\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-orange-based-boa\" checked\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA black shrimp whose thick white Boa pattern carries an orange tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe orange is already clear on the pattern when they arrive — unusual for a young shrimp. The white thickens and the head coverage spreads as they mature, and a metallic blue tint can come through on the head over the same period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree price levels\u003c\/strong\u003e, set by how deep the orange is on the pattern and how far the white covers the head — both already visible when they arrive. The dearer ones simply have more of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaridina — wants soft, slightly acidic water and a tank that has been running a while. Not a first shrimp. Numbers in the FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-orange-based-boa\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Orange-Based Black Boa is a Boa — the thick white hood over the head and the thick body stripe — on a black body, with the white carrying an orange tone instead of blue or green. “Orange based” is the hobby’s name for that tone on the white; the body itself is black and never changes. The orange form emerged as a mutation out of the Blue Boa line, and we line-breed our colony to hold it stable while keeping the heavy shell the Boa lineage is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the photo.\u003c\/strong\u003e The shrimp pictured is High or Collector grade — the target this line breeds toward, not what arrives in the bag. The orange tone is already visible on our juveniles, but shell density, head coverage and the blue tint on the head keep developing with each moult. Adults are available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-orange-based-boa\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive traits define a true Boa, and each keeps developing after arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe hood:\u003c\/strong\u003e White spreading over the head and carapace, down to the cheeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe body stripe:\u003c\/strong\u003e A thick “fishbone” stripe running down the back and reaching close to the edge of the belly — either a clean, straight-cut “boa” look or a saw-edged “jagged” look. Both are correct; the fewer breaks in it, the better.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShell thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e A thick shell looks shiny and solid. A thin one looks dull, with see-through patches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour on the pattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e The black base stays black. The orange tone on the white is there at the size we ship and deepens with age. Because the line descends from the Blue Boa, the head can also carry a subtle metallic blue or teal over the orange — most on the better-patterned animals, and most after a female has carried eggs (been “berried”) for the second time, at roughly three to four months old.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpider legs:\u003c\/strong\u003e The body pattern carried onto the legs — black patches with white, and the white takes the same tone the body does, only subtler. Leg colour follows shell thickness, so the higher grades show it first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern keeps expanding and shifting as the shrimp ages, so a Boa looks better with time. That is normal, not a fault.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-orange-based-boa\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grade by the traits that genuinely vary within a batch. On a Boa five things vary, and all five are readable at the size we ship, so this line sorts into three grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead coverage\u003c\/strong\u003e — how much of the head is white. Mid sits around 40–50%, High up to about 80%, Collector 95% or the full head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e — thick, in the boa look or the jagged look. The higher the grade, the fewer breaks and flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShell thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e — High and Collector are thick throughout; Mid can be a mix of thin and thick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e — the higher grades carry a deeper orange on the pattern, and are the ones most likely to show the blue tint on the head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeg colour\u003c\/strong\u003e — grows in with age on every grade. High and Collector already show strong spider legs at the size we ship; Mid may show less and may never fill the legs completely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMid\u003c\/strong\u003e is lighter orange with 40–50% head coverage and some flaws — a sound base that saturates as it grows. \u003cstrong\u003eHigh\u003c\/strong\u003e is a thicker, deeper-orange shell with coverage up to 80% and minimal flaws, and the grade most likely to develop the metallic blue over the head. \u003cstrong\u003eCollector\u003c\/strong\u003e is the top of the pull — a near-full head, the deepest orange and the fewest flaws, in limited numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrading is done by eye at shipping size, on what the shrimp shows then. Shrimp rarely move a grade as they grow, but water matters: poor water costs colour and shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc__rule\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sz-acc__note\"\u003eThe photo shows a high-grade or best-looking adult from the batch. We ship unsexed juveniles, 0.6–1.2 cm — too young to tell male from female. Shrimp arrive pale from the trip and colour back up within days. For detailed water parameters, tank setup guides, and our 100% Live Arrival Guarantee, see our FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SZA","offers":[{"title":"Entry","offer_id":52997550342456,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mid","offer_id":52463458156856,"sku":"SZ-ORNGBOA-G3","price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"High","offer_id":52674843607352,"sku":"SZ-ORNGBOA-G2","price":100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Collector","offer_id":52773174346040,"sku":"SZ-ORNGBOA-G1","price":210.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/3339\/6280\/files\/orangebasedboa.jpg?v=1780112010"},{"product_id":"pink-based-boa","title":"Pink-Based Red Boa","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"sz-acc__title\"\u003ePink-Based Red Boa Shrimp (Caridina) | Entry, Mid, High \u0026amp; Collector\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-pink-based-boa\" checked\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA red shrimp whose white markings warm to pink rather than settling dull white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrives young and well short of its final colour. The pink deepens and the white thickens as they mature — the bigger they get, the more vivid it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour price levels\u003c\/strong\u003e, set by how much white covers the head, how clean the body pattern is and how thick the shell is. All already visible when they arrive; the dearer ones simply have more of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaridina — wants soft, slightly acidic water and a tank that has been running a while. Not a first shrimp. Numbers in the FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-pink-based-boa\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pink-Based Red Boa is a Caridina from the Red Boa family, bred here for one uncommon pigment trait. The red body never changes. On a standard Red Boa the white pattern layered over it often settles dull or yellowish; in this line it warms toward a luminous pink instead. Over solid red, that upgraded layer gives the shell a three-dimensional, lit-from-within look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the photo.\u003c\/strong\u003e The shrimp pictured is High or Collector grade. We ship unsexed juveniles, so treat the photo as the target, not the arrival. Head coverage, body pattern and the pink itself all sharpen with maturity — the older and larger they get, the more vivid the pink. Adults are available on request if you would rather skip the wait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-pink-based-boa\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive traits define a true Boa, and each keeps developing after arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe hood:\u003c\/strong\u003e White spreading over the head and carapace, down to the cheeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe body stripe:\u003c\/strong\u003e A thick “fishbone” stripe running down the back and reaching close to the edge of the belly — either a clean, straight-cut “boa” look or a saw-edged “jagged” look. Both are correct; the fewer breaks in it, the better.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShell thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e A thick shell looks shiny and solid. A thin one looks dull, with see-through patches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe pink:\u003c\/strong\u003e The red base stays red. The white pattern warms toward pink as the shrimp matures, and intensity tracks size — juveniles land well short of their final colour. It shows most on females, and most of all after a female has carried eggs (been “berried”) for the second time, at roughly three to four months old.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpider legs:\u003c\/strong\u003e The body pattern carried onto the legs — red patches with white, and the white takes the same pink tone the body does, only subtler. Leg colour follows shell thickness, so the higher grades show it first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo things that are normal, not faults: the pattern keeps expanding and shifting as the shrimp ages, so a Boa looks better with time; and every shrimp arrives pale from the trip, colouring back up within hours to a few days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-pink-based-boa\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Pink-Based Red Boa is graded exactly like the Blue\/Green Galaxy Boa, over red instead of black. Five things vary, and all five are readable at the size we ship, so this line sorts into four grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead coverage\u003c\/strong\u003e — Mid sits around 40–50%, High up to about 80%, Collector 95% or the full head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e — thick, in the boa look or the jagged look. The higher the grade, the fewer breaks and flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShell thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e — High and Collector are thick throughout; Entry and Mid can be a mix of thin and thick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e — the higher grades show the pink earlier and over more of the pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeg colour\u003c\/strong\u003e — grows in with age on every grade. High and Collector already show strong spider legs at the size we ship; Entry and Mid may show none when young and may never fill the legs completely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEntry\u003c\/strong\u003e is the lightest coverage and the most flaws in the pull — the same genetics at the lowest price. \u003cstrong\u003eMid\u003c\/strong\u003e is 40–50% head coverage with some flaws. \u003cstrong\u003eHigh\u003c\/strong\u003e is up to 80% coverage with minimal flaws, a thick shell and strong legs from day one. \u003cstrong\u003eCollector\u003c\/strong\u003e is the top of the pull — a near-full head, the cleanest pattern and the fullest legs, in limited numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrading is done by eye at shipping size, on what the shrimp shows then. Shrimp rarely move a grade as they grow, but water matters: poor water costs colour and shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc__rule\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sz-acc__note\"\u003eThe photo shows a high-grade or best-looking adult from the batch. We ship unsexed juveniles, 0.6–1.2 cm — too young to tell male from female. Shrimp arrive pale from the trip and colour back up within days. For detailed water parameters, tank setup guides, and our 100% Live Arrival Guarantee, see our FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SZA","offers":[{"title":"Entry","offer_id":52911797043512,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mid","offer_id":52463457763640,"sku":"SZ-PINKBOA-G3","price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"High","offer_id":52674845835576,"sku":"SZ-PINKBOA-G2","price":100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Collector","offer_id":52773174378808,"sku":"SZ-PINKBOA-G1","price":210.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/3339\/6280\/files\/DSCF0338-centered-soft-red.png?v=1789879379"},{"product_id":"red-fancy-tiger","title":"Red Fancy Tiger","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"sz-acc__title\"\u003eRed Fancy Tiger Shrimp (Caridina) | Entry, Mid, High \u0026amp; Collector\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-red-fancy-tiger\" checked\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA red-and-white striped shrimp — as much clean, bright white as a Crystal, laid out in tiger bands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrives young. The white thickens and brightens and the red solidifies as they grow, and every one is patterned a little differently — that is the line, not a fault.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour price levels\u003c\/strong\u003e, set by how solid the red is, how thick and bright the white is, and how many clean stripes the shrimp carries — all visible when they arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaridina — but a hybrid, so hardier than most of the family and a reasonable first step into it. Numbers in the FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-red-fancy-tiger\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Red Fancy Tiger is a Caridina hybrid — Tiger crossed with Crystal Red (Red Bee) — bred for as much thick, bright white as possible, deep red patches and sharp tiger stripes. Unlike our galaxy lines it carries no metallic sheen and the white takes on no colour tone: the look is clean red and white, the way a Crystal is. Hybrid vigour makes them robust, active grazers that breed readily in a standard Caridina setup: easy to keep, hard to master.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the photo.\u003c\/strong\u003e The shrimp pictured is High or Collector grade. We ship unsexed juveniles, so treat it as the target, not the arrival — white and red both build with each moult as they mature. Adults are available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-red-fancy-tiger\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat to expect as they settle in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery shrimp is unique:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a hybrid line — striping, white coverage and red patching land differently on every individual.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour builds with age:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juveniles arrive still developing. The white thickens and brightens and the red fills in solid as they moult; a thick shell looks shiny, a thin one dull with see-through patches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLegs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leg colour is rarer on Fancy Tigers than on our galaxy lines. Spider legs — the body pattern carried onto the legs — can appear on High or Collector grade, subtly, but are not guaranteed even there.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep the water clean:\u003c\/strong\u003e On a white-focused line poor water shows fast — the white can turn yellowish. Stable, clean water keeps it bright.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery shrimp arrives pale from the trip and colours back up within hours to a few days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-red-fancy-tiger\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Fancy Tiger is graded differently from a Galaxy Tiger, because it is a Crystal cross. Three things count, and all three are readable at the size we ship:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe red\u003c\/strong\u003e — how solid and intense it is.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe white\u003c\/strong\u003e — as much as possible, thick and bright, judged the way a Crystal is judged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiger bands\u003c\/strong\u003e — the number and neatness of the white bands around the body, on the same scale as our galaxy tigers: Entry 1–3 bands, Mid 2–3, High 3–4, Collector 4–5.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe higher grades simply look brighter and more solid. Leg colour can turn up on High or Collector grade, but it is a bonus when it does, not a promise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis line is offered in \u003cstrong\u003eEntry, Mid, High and Collector\u003c\/strong\u003e grades. \u003cstrong\u003eEntry\u003c\/strong\u003e is the same lineage at the lowest price, with the least white and the fewest bands showing yet. \u003cstrong\u003eMid\u003c\/strong\u003e has sound white and red with a broken stripe pattern. \u003cstrong\u003eHigh\u003c\/strong\u003e has thick, bright white, solid red and clean, even stripes. \u003cstrong\u003eCollector\u003c\/strong\u003e is the top of the pull — the most white, the most solid red and the sharpest banding, in limited numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrading is done by eye at shipping size, on what the shrimp shows then. Shrimp rarely move a grade as they grow, but water matters: poor water costs colour and shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc__rule\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sz-acc__note\"\u003eThe photo shows a high-grade or best-looking adult from the batch. We ship unsexed juveniles, 0.6–1.2 cm — too young to tell male from female. Shrimp arrive pale from the trip and colour back up within days. For detailed water parameters, tank setup guides, and our 100% Live Arrival Guarantee, see our FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SZA","offers":[{"title":"Entry","offer_id":52463457370424,"sku":"SZ-REDFTIGER-G4","price":18.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mid","offer_id":52773174608184,"sku":"SZ-REDFTIGER-G3","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"High","offer_id":52773174640952,"sku":"SZ-REDFTIGER-G2","price":80.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Collector","offer_id":52911610265912,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/3339\/6280\/files\/DSCF0798.jpg?v=1780112284"},{"product_id":"black-fancy-tiger","title":"Black Fancy Tiger","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"sz-acc__title\"\u003eBlack Fancy Tiger Shrimp (Caridina) | Entry, Mid \u0026amp; High\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-black-fancy-tiger\" checked\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA black-and-white striped shrimp — as much clean, bright white as a Crystal, laid out in tiger bands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrives young. The white thickens and brightens and the black solidifies as they grow, and every one is patterned a little differently — that is the line, not a fault.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree price levels\u003c\/strong\u003e, set by how solid the black is, how thick and bright the white is, and how many clean stripes the shrimp carries — all visible when they arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaridina — but a hybrid, so hardier than most of the family and a reasonable first step into it. Numbers in the FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-black-fancy-tiger\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Black Fancy Tiger is a Caridina hybrid — Tiger crossed with Crystal Black (Black Bee) — bred for as much thick, bright white as possible, deep black patches and sharp tiger stripes. Unlike our galaxy lines it carries no metallic sheen and the white takes on no colour tone: the look is clean black and white, the way a Crystal is. Hybrid vigour makes them robust, active grazers that breed readily in a standard Caridina setup: easy to keep, hard to master.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the photo.\u003c\/strong\u003e The shrimp pictured is High grade. We ship unsexed juveniles, so treat it as the target, not the arrival — white and black both build with each moult as they mature. Adults are available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-black-fancy-tiger\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat to expect as they settle in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery shrimp is unique:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a hybrid line — striping, white coverage and black patching land differently on every individual.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour builds with age:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juveniles arrive still developing. The white thickens and brightens and the black fills in solid as they moult; a thick shell looks shiny, a thin one dull with see-through patches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLegs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leg colour is rarer on Fancy Tigers than on our galaxy lines. Spider legs — the body pattern carried onto the legs — can appear on High grade, subtly, but are not guaranteed even there.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep the water clean:\u003c\/strong\u003e On a white-focused line poor water shows fast — the white can turn yellowish. Stable, clean water keeps it bright.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery shrimp arrives pale from the trip and colours back up within hours to a few days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-black-fancy-tiger\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Fancy Tiger is graded differently from a Galaxy Tiger, because it is a Crystal cross. Three things count, and all three are readable at the size we ship:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe black\u003c\/strong\u003e — how solid and intense it is.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe white\u003c\/strong\u003e — as much as possible, thick and bright, judged the way a Crystal is judged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiger bands\u003c\/strong\u003e — the number and neatness of the white bands around the body, on the same scale as our galaxy tigers: Entry 1–3 bands, Mid 2–3, High 3–4.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe higher grades simply look brighter and more solid. Leg colour can turn up on High grade, but it is a bonus when it does, not a promise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis line is offered in \u003cstrong\u003eEntry, Mid and High\u003c\/strong\u003e grades — there is no Collector grade on the Black. \u003cstrong\u003eEntry\u003c\/strong\u003e is the same lineage at the lowest price, with the least white and the fewest bands showing yet. \u003cstrong\u003eMid\u003c\/strong\u003e has sound white and black with a broken stripe pattern. \u003cstrong\u003eHigh\u003c\/strong\u003e is the top of the pull — thick, bright white, solid jet black and clean, even stripes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrading is done by eye at shipping size, on what the shrimp shows then. Shrimp rarely move a grade as they grow, but water matters: poor water costs colour and shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc__rule\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sz-acc__note\"\u003eThe photo shows a high-grade or best-looking adult from the batch. We ship unsexed juveniles, 0.6–1.2 cm — too young to tell male from female. Shrimp arrive pale from the trip and colour back up within days. For detailed water parameters, tank setup guides, and our 100% Live Arrival Guarantee, see our FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SZA","offers":[{"title":"Entry","offer_id":52463456977208,"sku":"SZ-BLKFTIGER-G4","price":18.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mid","offer_id":52773174509880,"sku":"SZ-BLKFTIGER-G3","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"High","offer_id":52773174542648,"sku":"SZ-BLKFTIGER-G2","price":100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/3339\/6280\/files\/blackfancytiger.jpg?v=1780112327"},{"product_id":"metallic-galaxy-tiger","title":"Metallic Purple Galaxy Black Tiger","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"sz-acc__title\"\u003eMetallic Purple Galaxy Black Tiger Shrimp (Caridina) | Entry, Mid, High \u0026amp; Collector\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-metallic-galaxy-tiger\" checked\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA black shrimp with crisp white stripes and a metallic purple shimmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrives young with the shimmer barely showing. It comes through as they mature, and on the higher grades the white bands take on a subtle green or blue tone with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour price levels\u003c\/strong\u003e, set mainly by how many clean tiger bands each one already carries and how much shimmer it already shows. The same parents sit behind every level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaridina — wants soft, slightly acidic water and a tank that has settled in. Numbers in the FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-metallic-galaxy-tiger\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Metallic Purple Galaxy Black Tiger is a Caridina with a black body, crisp white tiger bands and a metallic purple sheen over the black. Ours are bred from master Mint Tiger males, whose recessive trait can give the white bands a green tone — the expression we reserve the “Mint Tiger” name for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the photo.\u003c\/strong\u003e The shrimp pictured is High or Collector grade. We ship unsexed juveniles, so treat the main image as the target, not the arrival. Banding sharpens, the sheen spreads, the spider legs fill in, and on the higher grades the white takes on its tone with maturity. Adults are available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-metallic-galaxy-tiger\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat develops as they grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurple sheen:\u003c\/strong\u003e A metallic purple over the black that shows most on the higher grades and in a tank whose water has aged — an older tank with fewer water changes and very stable water. It comes and goes with moults and conditions; that is normal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTone on the white:\u003c\/strong\u003e The black base never changes. On the higher grades the white bands take on a subtle green or blue tone as the shrimp matures — subtler than on a Boa or a Hornet, and easy to miss under weak light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpider legs:\u003c\/strong\u003e The body pattern carried onto the legs — black patches with white, the same as the body. How solid it is follows the shell, so the higher grades show it first, and it fills in with age on every grade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery shrimp arrives pale from the trip and colours back up within hours to a few days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-metallic-galaxy-tiger\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Metallic Purple Galaxy Black Tiger is graded on the same four things as our Hornet, and as on the Hornet the pattern is already set at the size we ship; it shifts a little with age, but not by much.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiger bands\u003c\/strong\u003e — the number and neatness of the white bands around the body. Entry 1–3 bands, Mid 2–3, High 3–4, Collector 4–5, and the higher the grade the cleaner each band.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e — the black base stays as it is. What is graded is the metallic purple sheen over the black and, on the higher grades, the tone the white bands take on with maturity. Where a Hornet’s bands turn orange, this line’s turn a subtle green or blue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShell thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e — Entry and Mid usually carry a thinner shell; High and Collector a dense, solid one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeg colour\u003c\/strong\u003e — grows in with age on every grade, but High and Collector already show strong spider legs at the size we ship. Entry and Mid are hit and miss, and may never fill the legs completely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis line is offered in \u003cstrong\u003eEntry, Mid, High and Collector\u003c\/strong\u003e grades. Every shrimp ships from the same parents; the higher grades simply carry more bands, more sheen and a thicker shell already, and are the ones that go on to show the green or blue tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrading is done by eye at shipping size, on what the shrimp shows then. Shrimp rarely move a grade as they grow, but water matters: poor water costs colour and shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc__rule\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sz-acc__note\"\u003eThe photo shows a high-grade or best-looking adult from the batch. We ship unsexed juveniles, 0.6–1.2 cm — too young to tell male from female. Shrimp arrive pale from the trip and colour back up within days. For detailed water parameters, tank setup guides, and our 100% Live Arrival Guarantee, see our FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SZA","offers":[{"title":"Entry","offer_id":52911573827896,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mid","offer_id":52463456583992,"sku":"SZ-METGTIGER-G3","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"High","offer_id":52674845966648,"sku":"SZ-METGTIGER-G2","price":100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Collector","offer_id":52773174247736,"sku":"SZ-METGTIGER-G1","price":200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/3339\/6280\/files\/DSCF0469.jpg?v=1780112402"},{"product_id":"orange-based-galaxy-tiger-hornet","title":"Orange-Based Galaxy Black Tiger | Hornet","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"sz-acc__title\"\u003eOrange-Based Galaxy Black Tiger | Hornet Shrimp (Caridina) | Entry, Mid, High \u0026amp; Collector\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-orange-based-galaxy-tiger-hornet\" checked\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA black shrimp banded with glowing orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrives young and pale, the orange faint on the bands. The orange and the legs both deepen over the following months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour price levels\u003c\/strong\u003e, set mainly by how many clean tiger bands each one already carries. Every shrimp comes from the same true-Hornet stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaridina — wants soft, slightly acidic water and a tank that has settled in. Numbers in the FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-orange-based-galaxy-tiger-hornet\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Orange-Based Galaxy Black Tiger — the Hornet — is the dark counterpart to our Wasp lineage. The body is jet black and never changes; the white tiger bands wrapping it take on a glowing orange tone, which is what “orange based” means in the hobby name, and it is a hard tone to stabilise. Bred here using 100% true Hornet males.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the photo.\u003c\/strong\u003e The shrimp pictured is High or Collector grade. We ship unsexed juveniles — treat the photo as the target, not the arrival. The band count is already set at that size; shell, orange tone and leg colour all fill in as they grow. Adults are available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-orange-based-galaxy-tiger-hornet\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat to expect as they mature:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiger bands:\u003c\/strong\u003e White bands wrapping the abdomen. A few spots on the cheeks are normal; this line is about the bands, not head spots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShell thickens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juveniles have thinner shells. With each moult the shell builds density — a thick shell looks shiny and solid, a thin one dull with see-through patches — and a thick shell is one of the markers of a Collector-grade adult.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrange tone builds:\u003c\/strong\u003e The black body never changes. The white bands start pale, sometimes plain white, and the orange tone on them deepens with each moult as the shrimp matures. It builds over time; it is not fixed at birth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpider legs:\u003c\/strong\u003e The body pattern carried onto the legs — black patches with white, the same as the body. The white on the legs takes on the orange tone too, but it is small and subtle. Leg colour follows the shell, so the higher grades show it first, and it fills in with age on every grade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurple sheen:\u003c\/strong\u003e A metallic purple over the black that shows most on the higher grades and in a tank whose water has aged — an older tank with fewer water changes and very stable water. It comes and goes with moults and conditions; that is normal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery shrimp arrives pale from the trip and colours back up within hours to a few days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-orange-based-galaxy-tiger-hornet\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Hornet is graded on four things. Unlike a Boa, the pattern is already set at the size we ship; it shifts a little with age, but not by much.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiger bands\u003c\/strong\u003e — the number and neatness of the white bands around the body. Entry 1–3 bands, Mid 2–3, High 3–4, Collector 4–5, and the higher the grade the cleaner each band.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e — the black base stays as it is. What is graded is the depth of the orange on the white bands, and the metallic purple sheen over the black. Both show more on the higher grades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShell thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e — Entry and Mid usually carry a thinner shell; High and Collector a dense, solid one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeg colour\u003c\/strong\u003e — grows in with age on every grade, but High and Collector already show strong spider legs at the size we ship. Entry and Mid are hit and miss, and may never fill the legs completely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis line is offered in \u003cstrong\u003eEntry, Mid, High and Collector\u003c\/strong\u003e grades. Every shrimp ships from the same true-Hornet stock; the higher grades simply carry more bands, more colour and a thicker shell already.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrading is done by eye at shipping size, on what the shrimp shows then. Shrimp rarely move a grade as they grow, but water matters: poor water costs colour and shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc__rule\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sz-acc__note\"\u003eThe photo shows a high-grade or best-looking adult from the batch. We ship unsexed juveniles, 0.6–1.2 cm — too young to tell male from female. Shrimp arrive pale from the trip and colour back up within days. For detailed water parameters, tank setup guides, and our 100% Live Arrival Guarantee, see our FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SZA","offers":[{"title":"Entry","offer_id":52911797109048,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mid","offer_id":52463456190776,"sku":"SZ-HORNET-G3","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"High","offer_id":52674846064952,"sku":"SZ-HORNET-G2","price":150.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Collector","offer_id":52773174313272,"sku":"SZ-HORNET-G1","price":280.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/3339\/6280\/files\/orangebasedgalaxy.jpg?v=1780112446"},{"product_id":"pink-based-galaxy-tiger-red-wasp","title":"Pink-Based Galaxy Red Tiger | Red Wasp","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"sz-acc__title\"\u003ePink-Based Galaxy Red Tiger | Red Wasp Shrimp (Caridina) | Entry, Mid, High \u0026amp; Collector\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-pink-based-galaxy-tiger-red-wasp\" checked\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA red shrimp banded in white, and the white warms to pink as it grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrives young and pale. The pink and the legs both build over the following months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour price levels\u003c\/strong\u003e, set mainly by how many clean tiger bands each one already carries. Every shrimp comes from the same true Red Wasp stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaridina — wants soft, slightly acidic water and a tank that has settled in. Numbers in the FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-pink-based-galaxy-tiger-red-wasp\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pink-Based Galaxy Red Tiger — the Red Wasp — is the red counterpart to our Hornet lineage. The body is red and never changes; the white tiger bands wrapping it take on a pink tone, which is what “pink based” means in the hobby name, and it is a hard tone to stabilise. Bred here using 100% true Red Wasp males.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the photo.\u003c\/strong\u003e The shrimp pictured is High or Collector grade. We ship unsexed juveniles — treat the photo as the target, not the arrival. The band count is already set at that size; shell, pink tone and leg colour all fill in as they grow. Adults are available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-pink-based-galaxy-tiger-red-wasp\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat to expect as they mature:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiger bands:\u003c\/strong\u003e White bands wrapping the abdomen. A few spots on the cheeks are normal; this line is about the bands, not head spots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShell thickens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juveniles have thinner shells. With each moult the shell builds density — a thick shell looks shiny and solid, a thin one dull with see-through patches — and a thick shell is one of the markers of a Collector-grade adult.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePink tone builds:\u003c\/strong\u003e The red body never changes. The white bands start pale and the pink tone on them deepens with each moult as the shrimp matures. It builds over time; it is not fixed at birth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpider legs:\u003c\/strong\u003e The body pattern carried onto the legs — red patches with white, the same as the body. The white on the legs takes on the pink tone too, but it is small and subtle. Leg colour follows the shell, so the higher grades show it first, and it fills in with age on every grade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurple sheen:\u003c\/strong\u003e A metallic purple over the red that shows most on the higher grades and in a tank whose water has aged — an older tank with fewer water changes and very stable water. It comes and goes with moults and conditions; that is normal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery shrimp arrives pale from the trip and colours back up within hours to a few days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-pink-based-galaxy-tiger-red-wasp\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Red Wasp is graded exactly like the Hornet, over a red base instead of black. The pattern is already set at the size we ship; it shifts a little with age, but not by much.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiger bands\u003c\/strong\u003e — the number and neatness of the white bands around the body. Entry 1–3 bands, Mid 2–3, High 3–4, Collector 4–5, and the higher the grade the cleaner each band.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e — the red base stays as it is. What is graded is the depth of the pink on the white bands, and the metallic purple sheen over the red. Both show more on the higher grades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShell thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e — Entry and Mid usually carry a thinner shell; High and Collector a dense, solid one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeg colour\u003c\/strong\u003e — grows in with age on every grade, but High and Collector already show strong spider legs at the size we ship. Entry and Mid are hit and miss, and may never fill the legs completely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed-based tigers, by their nature, run a little below black-based ones for shell thickness and colour. So a Red Wasp of any grade will sit a notch under the same grade of Hornet. That is the difference between the two lines, and the grades within this line are judged against each other, not against the Hornet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis line is offered in \u003cstrong\u003eEntry, Mid, High and Collector\u003c\/strong\u003e grades. Every shrimp ships from the same true Red Wasp stock; the higher grades simply carry more bands, more colour and a thicker shell already.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrading is done by eye at shipping size, on what the shrimp shows then. Shrimp rarely move a grade as they grow, but water matters: poor water costs colour and shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc__rule\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sz-acc__note\"\u003eThe photo shows a high-grade or best-looking adult from the batch. We ship unsexed juveniles, 0.6–1.2 cm — too young to tell male from female. Shrimp arrive pale from the trip and colour back up within days. For detailed water parameters, tank setup guides, and our 100% Live Arrival Guarantee, see our FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SZA","offers":[{"title":"Entry","offer_id":52911797141816,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mid","offer_id":52463455404344,"sku":"SZ-REDWASP-G3","price":80.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"High","offer_id":52674846228792,"sku":"SZ-REDWASP-G2","price":150.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Collector","offer_id":52773174411576,"sku":"SZ-REDWASP-G1","price":280.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/3339\/6280\/files\/pink-based-galaxy-tiger1.png?v=1789878099"},{"product_id":"oe-red-tiger","title":"Orange-Eyes Red Tiger","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"sz-acc__title\"\u003eOE Red Tiger Shrimp (Caridina) | Orange-Eye Line\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-oe-red-tiger\" checked\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOE Red Tiger is a Tiger-line Caridina with a warm red-amber body, dark tiger striping down the back, and the orange-eye (OE) trait glowing against it. As a Caridina it rewards an established, stable tank with soft, acidic water rather than a brand-new setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the photo.\u003c\/strong\u003e We ship unsexed juveniles, so treat the pictured adult as the target, not the arrival. The red warms and the stripes sharpen with maturity, while the orange eye is a fixed trait carried by the line from the start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-oe-red-tiger\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eTwo things define this line:\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe orange eye:\u003c\/strong\u003e A genetic mutation that swaps the standard black eye for orange — the \"OE\" trait this strain is named for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed body, tiger stripes:\u003c\/strong\u003e A warm red-amber base broken by dark tiger striping, both intensifying as the shrimp matures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-oe-red-tiger\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe orange eye is either present or it isn't, while the red depth and stripe contrast build with maturity — a paler juvenile today says nothing about the adult it becomes. Sold as robust unsexed juveniles carrying the OE trait from our line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc__rule\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"sz-acc__note\"\u003eFor detailed water parameters, tank setup guides, and our 100% Live Arrival Guarantee, see our FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SZA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52463454617912,"sku":"SZ-OERTIGER-STD","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"orange-eyes-blue-devil","title":"Orange Eyes Blue Devil","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"sz-acc__title\"\u003eBlue Devil Shrimp (Orange Eye Caridina) | Single Grade Colony\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-orange-eyes-blue-devil\" checked\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA deep blue Caridina with glowing orange eyes instead of the usual black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe orange eye is there from birth. The blue arrives lighter and thickens with every moult — the shed skin they grow out of every few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne price, no grades.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shell density varies across the batch, and every one of them darkens with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaridina — one of the fussier ones. Needs purified (RO) water with minerals added back, and a buffering soil. Numbers in the Water panel below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-orange-eyes-blue-devil\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blue Devil is our name for an orange-eyed blue Caridina: a heavy, opaque blue shell from the Blue Steel and Blue Bolt family, carrying the orange-eye (OE) mutation. In an OE shrimp the eye lacks its dark pigment and shows orange instead. Against a dense blue shell the contrast is the whole point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the photo.\u003c\/strong\u003e The shrimp pictured is one of the best-looking adults from the batch. At juvenile size the blue is lighter; it packs in and darkens with each moult, as on any blue Caridina line. The eye colour is there from the start. Adults are available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-orange-eyes-blue-devil\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo traits, on two different schedules:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe orange eye:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fixed from birth. A recessive mutation, so it takes deliberate line-breeding to hold in a colony — and it does not change with age or water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe blue:\u003c\/strong\u003e Builds over time. Juveniles land lighter and more see-through; the pigment packs in with each moult, and the older the shrimp the deeper the blue. Poor water costs blue; stable water keeps it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-orange-eyes-blue-devil\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grade by the traits that genuinely vary within a batch. Here shell density does vary — the deepest individuals show heavy, opaque blue from juvenile size, others start lighter — but all of them darken with every moult and every one carries the orange eye. Splitting that spread into tiers would be grading age, not the shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo Blue Devils are \u003cstrong\u003eone grade, one price\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-orange-eyes-blue-devil\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike a Neocaridina, this line needs reverse osmosis (RO) water — tap water run through a filter that strips everything out, so you control exactly what goes back in. Add a Caridina-specific GH+ mineral to reach GH 4–5 and TDS 100–120, and keep them on an active buffering soil that holds pH at 5.8–6.5. That combination gives the soft, slightly acidic, very stable water these shrimp need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc__rule\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sz-acc__note\"\u003eThe photo shows a high-grade or best-looking adult from the batch. We ship unsexed juveniles, 0.6–1.2 cm — too young to tell male from female. Shrimp arrive pale from the trip and colour back up within days. For detailed water parameters, tank setup guides, and our 100% Live Arrival Guarantee, see our FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SZA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52463453831480,"sku":"SZ-BLUEDEVIL-STD","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/3339\/6280\/files\/DSCF1465.jpg?v=1780642976"},{"product_id":"oe-black-kingkong","title":"Orange Eyes Black Kingkong | Black Devil","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"sz-acc__title\"\u003eOrange Eyes Black Kingkong | Black Devil Shrimp (Caridina) | Single Grade Colony\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-oe-black-kingkong\" checked\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA solid jet-black shrimp with glowing orange eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrives young with the black still filling in and the eye colour still coming up. Both deepen as they grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne price, no grades.\u003c\/strong\u003e There is no pattern to sort on — about 95% of each generation lands on the same solid black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaridina — wants soft, slightly acidic water and a tank that has settled in. Numbers in the FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-oe-black-kingkong\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Orange Eyes Black Kingkong — the Black Devil — is a Caridina bred for one thing: a dense, light-absorbing jet-black shell behind glowing orange eyes. Years of selective refinement have locked that combination into our SZ line, and it now holds in roughly 95% of every generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the photo.\u003c\/strong\u003e The adult in our main image is what this line matures into. We ship unsexed juveniles — their pigment density and eye colour are still filling in, so treat the photo as the target, not the arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-oe-black-kingkong\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat to expect as they grow into the line:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJet-black shell:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense, light-absorbing black across the whole body — no pattern to read, just depth of colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrange eyes:\u003c\/strong\u003e A rare recessive mutation alters their ocular pigment, so the eyes throw back amber and neon orange instead of dark melanin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurple in the woodpile:\u003c\/strong\u003e An outcross to premium OE Metallic Purple King Kong stock deepened the shell’s metallic richness — and left a small chance of purple offspring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBusy on the glass:\u003c\/strong\u003e The OE mutation reduces visual acuity; they compensate with their antennae, tasting the water and reading vibrations. Expect constant sweeping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreeds true:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 95% of each generation lands on the same jet-black shell; the remainder shows slightly larger translucent patches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-oe-black-kingkong\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grade by the traits that genuinely vary within a batch — pattern density, colour saturation, how far colour wraps around the shell. Where those differences are visible in the tank from day one, we sort them and price each tier for what it actually is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis line doesn’t hand us that spread — no pattern to score, only solid black coverage, and around 95% of every generation landing in the same place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo Black Devils are \u003cstrong\u003eone grade, one price\u003c\/strong\u003e — the top of the line, straight out of the gate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc__rule\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sz-acc__note\"\u003eThe photo shows a high-grade or best-looking adult from the batch. We ship unsexed juveniles, 0.6–1.2 cm — too young to tell male from female. Shrimp arrive pale from the trip and colour back up within days. For detailed water parameters, tank setup guides, and our 100% Live Arrival Guarantee, see our FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SZA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52463453405496,"sku":"SZ-BLACKDEVIL-STD","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/3339\/6280\/files\/oeblackkingkong.jpg?v=1780112996"},{"product_id":"oe-dark-red-kingkong","title":"Orange Eyes Dark Red Kingkong | Red Devil","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"sz-acc__title\"\u003eOrange Eyes Dark Red Kingkong | Red Devil Shrimp (Caridina) | Red \u0026amp; Dark Red\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-oe-dark-red-kingkong\" checked\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA velvet-red shrimp with glowing orange eyes. Where the red stops, the shell is clear glass rather than white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrives young with the red and the eye colour still deepening. Both come on with maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo grades, Red and Dark Red\u003c\/strong\u003e, set by how far the red has already deepened when we pull them. Same parents behind both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaridina — wants soft, slightly acidic water and a tank that has settled in. Numbers in the FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-oe-dark-red-kingkong\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Orange Eyes Dark Red Kingkong — the Red Devil — is a Caridina bred to two extremes at once: red pigment dense enough to deepen into a heavy velvet dark, and eyes that glow amber-orange against it. There is no white pigment anywhere in the line, so the shell reads as red and clear glass rather than red and white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the photo.\u003c\/strong\u003e The adult in our main image is the target, not the arrival. We ship unsexed juveniles whose pigment density and eye colour are still developing; both deepen with maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-oe-dark-red-kingkong\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo mutations do the work here — and the second one changes how they behave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo leucophores:\u003c\/strong\u003e White pigment cells are bred out completely — any gap in the red is fully transparent, a “stained glass” effect that lets light through the joints.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOver-pigmentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The red is concentrated enough to read as a dark velvet canvas that absorbs light and makes the eyes pop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrange eyes:\u003c\/strong\u003e A rare recessive mutation replaces the usual dark melanin — the eyes reflect amber and neon orange.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt to forage:\u003c\/strong\u003e The same OE mutation reduces visual acuity, so they lean on their elongated antennae, constantly sweeping the tank floor for biofilm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-oe-dark-red-kingkong\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grade by the traits that genuinely vary within a batch — pattern density, colour saturation, how far colour wraps around the shell. Where those differences are visible in the tank from day one, we sort them and price each tier for what it actually is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the leucophores bred out there is no white pattern to measure here — what varies is the red itself. \u003cstrong\u003eRed\u003c\/strong\u003e carries the full genetics with the pigment still bright and even, the velvet yet to build. \u003cstrong\u003eDark Red\u003c\/strong\u003e is the over-pigmented end of the line — red concentrated into a dark velvet that absorbs light and throws the orange eyes forward. The orange eyes and the glass-clear gaps are the same on both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo Red Devils come in \u003cstrong\u003etwo grades, Red and Dark Red\u003c\/strong\u003e — one line, sorted by how far the red has deepened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc__rule\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sz-acc__note\"\u003eThe photo shows a high-grade or best-looking adult from the batch. We ship unsexed juveniles, 0.6–1.2 cm — too young to tell male from female. Shrimp arrive pale from the trip and colour back up within days. For detailed water parameters, tank setup guides, and our 100% Live Arrival Guarantee, see our FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SZA","offers":[{"title":"Red","offer_id":52911576908088,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dark Red","offer_id":52463452782904,"sku":"SZ-REDDEVIL-STD","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/3339\/6280\/files\/oeredkingkong.jpg?v=1780113114"},{"product_id":"black-snowfall","title":"Black Snowfall","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"sz-acc__title\"\u003eBlack Snowfall Shrimp (Caridina) | Entry, Mid, High \u0026amp; Collector\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-black-snowfall\" checked\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eA dark Caridina shrimp dusted with fine white spray-spots — smaller and finer than a Snowflake’s, like spray rather than snow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black base gives the pattern strong contrast, while the white spotting sharpens with maturity and may develop a subtle green or blue tone as the shell thickens. Tiger genetics also show through on the legs, where black-and-white patterning can become more defined over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour grades: Entry, Mid, High and Collector\u003c\/strong\u003e, selected by the density, evenness, colour and overall expression of the pattern at shipping size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaridina need soft, slightly acidic water and a mature, stable aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-black-snowfall\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlack Snowfall is a distinct line carrying tiger genetics. Where a Snowflake carries heavy, snow-like spots across its belly, a Snowfall carries a finer scatter — small “spray spots” — over a dark body. The deep base gives the white pattern its contrast; what develops with age is the sharpness and tone of the spotting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the photo.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pictured shrimp represents the grade target. We ship unsexed juveniles, so the spotting and shell coverage may continue to sharpen with each moult. Adults are available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-black-snowfall\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree things develop as they grow:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpray spots:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine white scatter that sharpens into distinct small spots with maturity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite tone:\u003c\/strong\u003e The dark base remains strong, while the white may take on a subtle green or blue tone as the shell thickens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpider legs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black-and-white patterning carried onto the legs; solidity follows shell thickness and can be less consistent on Entry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-black-snowfall\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe grade by what the shrimp shows at shipping size: the density and evenness of the spray, the strength of the base colour, shell coverage and overall pattern clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEntry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lighter, more scattered spray with visible gaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Denser and more even spray across the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep base colour with strong contrast, dense balanced spray and clearer coverage across the body and legs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standout animals selected for the deepest base colour, the most even and concentrated spray, stronger shell coverage and the clearest overall expression of the line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrading is done by eye at shipping size. Shrimp may arrive pale after transport and colour back up once settled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc__rule\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sz-acc__note\"\u003eThe photo shows a high-grade or best-looking adult from the batch. We ship unsexed juveniles, 0.6–1.2 cm — too young to tell male from female. For detailed water parameters, tank setup guides and our 100% Live Arrival Guarantee, see our FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shrimp Zone ","offers":[{"title":"Entry","offer_id":52862610047288,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mid","offer_id":52911797240120,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"High","offer_id":52997986320696,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Collector","offer_id":52997988155704,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"red-snowfall","title":"Red Snowfall","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"sz-acc__title\"\u003eRed Snowfall Shrimp (Caridina) | Entry, Mid, High \u0026amp; Collector\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-red-snowfall\" checked\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eA red Caridina shrimp dusted with fine white spray-spots — smaller and finer than a Snowflake’s, like spray rather than snow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe red base stays strong as the shrimp matures. The white spotting sharpens with each moult and may develop a soft pink tone as the shell thickens. Tiger genetics also show through on the legs, where red-and-white patterning can become more defined over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFour grades: Entry, Mid, High and Collector\u003c\/strong\u003e, selected by the density, evenness, colour and overall expression of the pattern at shipping size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaridina need soft, slightly acidic water and a mature, stable aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-red-snowfall\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eRed Snowfall is a distinct line carrying tiger genetics. Where a Snowflake carries heavy, snow-like spots across its belly, a Snowfall carries a finer scatter — small “spray spots” — over a red body. The red base stays strong; what develops with age is the sharpness and tone of the white spotting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the photo.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pictured shrimp represents the grade target. We ship unsexed juveniles, so the spotting and shell coverage may continue to sharpen with each moult. Adults are available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-red-snowfall\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree things develop as they grow:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpray spots:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine white scatter that sharpens into distinct small spots with maturity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite tone:\u003c\/strong\u003e The red base remains strong, while the white may take on a subtle pink tone as the shell thickens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpider legs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red-and-white patterning carried onto the legs; solidity follows shell thickness and can be less consistent on Entry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-red-snowfall\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe grade by what the shrimp shows at shipping size: the density and evenness of the spray, the strength of the red, shell coverage and overall pattern clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEntry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lighter, more scattered spray with visible gaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Denser and more even spray across the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong red colour with dense, balanced spray and clearer coverage across the body and legs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standout animals selected for the richest red, the most even and concentrated spray, stronger shell coverage and the clearest overall expression of the line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrading is done by eye at shipping size. Shrimp may arrive pale after transport and colour back up once settled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc__rule\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sz-acc__note\"\u003eThe photo shows a high-grade or best-looking adult from the batch. We ship unsexed juveniles, 0.6–1.2 cm — too young to tell male from female. For detailed water parameters, tank setup guides and our 100% Live Arrival Guarantee, see our FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Shrimp Zone ","offers":[{"title":"Entry","offer_id":52862610211128,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mid","offer_id":52911797272888,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"High","offer_id":52997715329336,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Collector","offer_id":52997715460408,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/3339\/6280\/collections\/bluedragon.jpg?v=1786348857","url":"https:\/\/shrimpzone.com.au\/collections\/caridina.oembed","provider":"Shrimp Zone ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}