Orange Base Blue Bolt Caridina Shrimp – Orange & Blue Coloration

Orange Base Blue Bolt is a Caridina cf. cantonensis shrimp from the Taiwan Bee group, recognised for its unusual combination of warm orange base coloration and contrasting Blue Bolt expression. The photographed shrimp displays orange-to-peach tones across much of the abdomen and tail, transitioning into vivid turquoise-blue pigmentation around the head and carapace. Irregular blue coverage can also extend over the warmer base, creating a distinctive multicoloured appearance. Individual shrimp can naturally vary in orange intensity, blue coverage and overall colour balance, making each Orange Base Blue Bolt visually distinctive.

Highlights

• Warm orange-to-peach base coloration
• Vivid blue-to-turquoise Blue Bolt expression
• Strong blue coverage around the head and carapace
• Distinctive contrast between warm and cool body colours
• Orange intensity and blue coverage vary between individuals
• Rare Taiwan Bee variety for Caridina collectors and breeders

Care Notes

Orange Base Blue Bolt shrimp are best maintained in a mature, fully cycled soft-water aquarium with stable conditions. A buffering active substrate paired with remineralised RO water is commonly used for Taiwan Bee Caridina to maintain low KH and mildly acidic water. Provide established biofilm, mosses and other grazing surfaces alongside a balanced shrimp diet. Avoid sudden changes in temperature, TDS or mineral concentration, particularly during water changes. Careful acclimation and consistent water chemistry help support healthy moulting, coloration and long-term breeding.