{"title":"Trending","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe shrimp our customers are loving right now — updated regularly. Bred in Australia with a 100% Live Arrival Guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"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":"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":"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":"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":"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":"green-emerald","title":"Green Emerald","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"sz-acc__title\"\u003eGreen Emerald Shrimp (Refined Neocaridina) — Single Grade Colony\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-green-emerald\" checked\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA deep green shrimp — glowing emerald rather than the muddy brown-green sold elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrives young and paler — and often pale or even blue straight out of the bag. The green comes back within about a week, faster in a settled tank. It needs a strong light to show; under a weak light they read as almost black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne price, no grades.\u003c\/strong\u003e How deep the green goes depends on your tank, not ours, so sorting here would be selling you a result we can't promise travels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeocaridina — easy to keep and quick to breed, though holding the deepest green takes a stable tank. Numbers in the FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-green-emerald\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark green Neocaridina are usually sold as “Green Diamond” or “Green Jade.” We call ours Green Emerald because it isn't the same shrimp. Mass-market stock is genetically unstable and often throws a muddy brown tint — we've line-bred this colony to breed that fault out, selecting for brighter green and denser shell opacity. The result is a glowing emerald that holds, with far fewer brown offspring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the photo.\u003c\/strong\u003e That's an adult under premium WRGB lighting. We ship unsexed juveniles, so treat the image as the target: in a settled tank the green pigment thickens with age into an opaque emerald saturation. Like all Neocaridina they breed prolifically and forgive a beginner's learning curve — it's holding the deepest green that takes a stable tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-green-emerald\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn advanced colour line. Three realities worth knowing before you buy:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlue flesh underneath:\u003c\/strong\u003e The tissue beneath the shell carries a blue base, so the tone is dynamic — stress from shipping or a new tank can shift their colour dramatically. A Green Emerald often arrives pale or blue. That is normal: the green returns within about a week, faster in a settled tank and slower in a new one. Give it time before you worry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStability locks the colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green fluctuates with water parameters. A fully cycled, stable tank is what holds the deep emerald.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting is not optional:\u003c\/strong\u003e The pigment is dense enough that standard white light can't penetrate it — they'll read as near-black. High-intensity WRGB is what unlocks the glow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-green-emerald\"\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\u003eGreen Emeralds aren't like that, because their final saturation is set by your tank rather than ours — blue-based flesh, stress shifting, maturity and lighting all decide where a juvenile lands. Two shrimp from one batch can diverge months later on water stability alone. Tiering them here would really be grading \u003cem\u003eour\u003c\/em\u003e conditions, then charging you for a result we can't promise travels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo Green Emeralds are \u003cstrong\u003eone grade, one price\u003c\/strong\u003e — robust unsexed juveniles from the refined line we bred to cut out the brown throwbacks.\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":52666720747832,"sku":"SZ-EMERALD-STD","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/3339\/6280\/files\/5.2.jpg?v=1780389513"},{"product_id":"ghost-fire-red","title":"Ghost Fire Red | Golden Eyes Genetic","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"sz-acc__title\"\u003eGhost Fire Red Shrimp (Neocaridina) | Single Grade Colony\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-ghost-fire-red\" checked\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA solid red shrimp with gold eyes instead of the usual black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gold eyes are there from day one. The red body arrives paler and more see-through, then fills in as they grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne price, no grades.\u003c\/strong\u003e The eyes either carry the gold or they don't, and a paler juvenile today tells you nothing about the adult it becomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeocaridina — the easier of our two shrimp families, hardy and quick to breed. Numbers in the FAQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-ghost-fire-red\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGhost Fire Red is a Fire Red grade Neocaridina davidi — the solid, opaque, high-saturation end of the red cherry shrimp spectrum — carrying a golden eye mutation in place of the usual black. Like all Neocaridina, they’re hardy, forgiving of beginner mistakes, and breed readily once settled.\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 body opacifies with age — juveniles run paler and more see-through — while the gold eye is a fixed trait carried by the line from the start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-ghost-fire-red\"\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 gold eye:\u003c\/strong\u003e A genetic mutation that swaps the standard black eye for gold — the trait this strain is named for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Fire Red body:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid, opaque red rather than the lighter, more translucent tone of a standard Red Cherry, deepening further as the shrimp matures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-ghost-fire-red\"\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\u003eGhost Fire Reds don’t split like that. The gold eye is either there or it isn’t — a fixed trait, not a gradient — and the red body follows the same maturity curve as any Fire Red, so a paler juvenile today says nothing about the adult it becomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo Ghost Fire Reds are \u003cstrong\u003eone grade, one price\u003c\/strong\u003e — robust unsexed juveniles carrying the gold-eye trait from our line.\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":52666721141048,"sku":"SZ-GHOSTFIRE-STD","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/3339\/6280\/files\/4.jpg?v=1780393114"},{"product_id":"oe-bloody-mary","title":"Demon Bloody Mary | Orange Eyes Genetic","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"sz-acc__title\"\u003eDemon Bloody Mary Shrimp (Neocaridina) | Orange-Eye Line\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-oe-bloody-mary\" checked\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA deep blood-red shrimp with glowing orange eyes instead of the usual black, about the size of a grain of rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrives young and paler — the red fills in as they grow. The orange eyes are there from day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne price, no grades.\u003c\/strong\u003e The eyes are either there or not, and the red comes with age, so sorting juveniles would be guesswork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeocaridina — the easier of our two shrimp families, and a good 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-oe-bloody-mary\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDemon Bloody Mary is an intense, deep blood-red Neocaridina davidi carrying the orange-eye (\"Demon\" \/ OE) mutation — glowing orange eyes in place of the usual black, over a saturated red body. Like all Neocaridina, they're hardy, forgiving of beginner mistakes, and breed readily once settled.\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 opacifies with age — juveniles run paler — while the orange eye is a fixed trait carried by the line from the start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-oe-bloody-mary\"\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 glowing orange — the \"Demon \/ orange eyes\" trait this strain is named for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloody Mary red:\u003c\/strong\u003e A deep, intense blood-red body — one of the most saturated reds in Neocaridina — deepening further as the shrimp matures.\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-bloody-mary\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe orange eye is either there or it isn't — a fixed trait, not a gradient — and the red body follows the usual Neocaridina maturity curve. So these are \u003cstrong\u003eone grade, one price\u003c\/strong\u003e: robust unsexed juveniles carrying the orange-eye trait from our line.\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":52463446196536,"sku":"SZ-DEMONBM-STD","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"demon-chocolate","title":"Demon Chocolate | Orange Eyes Genetic","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"sz-acc__title\"\u003eDemon Chocolate Shrimp (Neocaridina) | Orange-Eye Line\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-demon-chocolate\" checked\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dark brown shrimp with bright orange eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe orange eyes are there from day one. The brown body arrives lighter and darkens as they grow — and that dark shell is what makes the eyes stand out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne price, no grades.\u003c\/strong\u003e The eye colour is the rare part, and it is either there or it is not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeocaridina — the easier of our two shrimp families, hardy and quick to breed, and a good 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-demon-chocolate\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chocolate is a dark brown Neocaridina — the line many of the darker cherry colours were bred out of. The Demon Chocolate adds the orange-eye (“Demon”, OE) mutation: the eye lacks its dark pigment and shows orange instead. The trait is recessive, so it takes deliberate line-breeding to hold in a colony. Orange-eyed Neocaridina were first stabilised in Germany by the breeder Michael Häsler and reached the wider hobby around 2025; a true one keeps a small dark dot in the centre of the eye.\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 eye is there from birth; the brown shell thickens and darkens with each moult, which is what makes the eye stand out on an adult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-demon-chocolate\"\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 and does not change with age or water. It is the rare part of this shrimp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe brown builds with age:\u003c\/strong\u003e Young Neocaridina are naturally more see-through. The chocolate thickens and darkens with each moult until the shell is solid dark brown at full size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-demon-chocolate\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe orange eye is either there or it is not — a fixed trait, not a gradient — and the brown body follows the usual Neocaridina maturity curve. So Demon Chocolates are \u003cstrong\u003eone grade, one price\u003c\/strong\u003e: robust unsexed juveniles carrying the orange-eye trait from our line.\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":52666721403192,"sku":"SZ-DEMONCHOC-STD","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/3339\/6280\/files\/3_1.jpg?v=1780398455"},{"product_id":"red-rilli","title":"Red Rilli","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sz-acc\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"sz-acc__title\"\u003eRed Rili Shrimp (Neocaridina) | Single Grade Colony\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-red-rilli\" checked\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA red shrimp with a see-through middle — red head, clear body, red tail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrives young. The three-part pattern is there from the start; the red deepens as they grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne price, no grades.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every one has the pattern, but the bands are never perfectly neat — that is the gene, not a fault, and sorting for tidy edges is what makes these expensive elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeocaridina — the easier of our two shrimp families, hardy and quick to breed, and a good 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-rilli\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rili pattern is a genetic trait, not faded colour: pigment is switched off through the middle of the body, leaving a coloured head and tail either side of a clear midsection. It breeds true. The Red Rili is that pattern in red. The Red Rili was stabilised around 2010 as a cherry-shrimp variant; ours is bred for a heavier, deeper red at the head and tail — closer to a Bloody Mary’s red than the thin, patchy red common on the mass market — so the break between red and clear reads sharper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike any cherry shrimp they are hardy, breed readily and forgive a beginner’s mistakes.\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. Juveniles arrive with the pattern set and the red lighter; the colour packs in and the break sharpens with each moult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003clabel class=\"sz-acc__row\"\u003e\u003cinput type=\"radio\" name=\"sz-acc-red-rilli\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonest expectations, before you buy:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOur shipping standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every juvenile we ship shows the three-section pattern — red head, clear middle, red tail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe variation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The ratio and the edges will not be perfect. On some the clear section runs wider; on others the red bleeds into the middle, or the edges are jagged rather than straight. That is the gene, not a fault.\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-rilli\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sz-acc__panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA visually “perfect” rili takes relentless culling, which is what drives the price up elsewhere. We would rather sell the whole colony honestly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo Red Rilis are \u003cstrong\u003eone grade, one price\u003c\/strong\u003e — robust unsexed juveniles, every one carrying the three-section rili genetics.\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":52666725007672,"sku":"SZ-REDRILLI-STD","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/3339\/6280\/files\/6.jpg?v=1780385008"}],"url":"https:\/\/shrimpzone.com.au\/collections\/trending.oembed","provider":"Shrimp Zone ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}