{"title":"Classic","description":null,"products":[{"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":"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"}],"url":"https:\/\/shrimpzone.com.au\/collections\/classic.oembed","provider":"Shrimp Zone ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}