{"title":"Galaxy","description":"\u003cp\u003eGalaxy is the original — a scatter of fine white star-spots over a black or red Caridina base. Every fancier line branches from it: Snowflake and Boa are bred out of Galaxy, Galaxy Tiger crosses it with Tiger and is refined up into the higher grades, and Snowfall is the newest line bred from Galaxy. Offered in Grade 3 \u0026amp; 2, bred in Australia and covered by our 100% Live Arrival Guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"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":"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"}],"url":"https:\/\/shrimpzone.com.au\/collections\/galaxy.oembed","provider":"Shrimp Zone ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}