{"product_id":"calico-sunkist-neocaridina-shrimp","title":"Calico Sunkist Neocaridina Shrimp","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"shrimp-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .shrimp-desc { font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif; font-size:15px;\n    line-height:1.75; color:#1a1a2e; max-width:860px; margin:0 auto; }\n  .shrimp-desc p { margin-bottom:14px; }\n  h2.shrimp-title { font-family:Georgia,serif; font-size:1.7em; font-weight:bold;\n    color:#7f4000; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.03em;\n    border-bottom:2px solid #e67e22; padding-bottom:8px; margin-bottom:18px; }\n  .tip-box { background:#fff8f0; border-left:4px solid #e67e22; border-radius:4px;\n    padding:12px 16px; margin:18px 0; font-size:0.95em; }\n  .tip-box strong { color:#7f4000; }\n  .warn-box { background:#fff3e0; border-left:4px solid #e67e22; border-radius:4px;\n    padding:12px 16px; margin:18px 0; font-size:0.95em; }\n  .warn-box strong { color:#b94600; }\n  .spec-table { width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin:20px 0; font-size:0.92em; }\n  .spec-table th { background:#e67e22; color:#fff; text-align:left; padding:8px 12px;\n    font-family:Georgia,serif; font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase;\n    letter-spacing:0.04em; font-size:0.85em; }\n  .spec-table td { padding:7px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #c8e6c9; vertical-align:top; }\n  .spec-table tr:nth-child(odd) td { background:#fff8f0; }\n  .spec-table tr:nth-child(even) td { background:#ffffff; }\n  .spec-table td:first-child { font-weight:bold; color:#7f4000;\n    white-space:nowrap; width:38%; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"shrimp-title\"\u003eCalico Sunkist Neocaridina Shrimp\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shrimp-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCalico Sunkist Neocaridina Shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eNeocaridina davidi\u003c\/em\u003e) is a striking multi-colored variant of the Sunkist line — a Neocaridina developed for warm orange pigmentation. Where the standard Sunkist displays a solid or near-solid orange body, the Calico Sunkist shows an irregular patchwork of orange, white, and sometimes yellow across the body — a mottled or marbled effect that makes each individual shrimp visually unique. The \"calico\" descriptor refers to this irregular, multi-toned patterning, borrowed from the same term used in calico cats and calico platies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sunkist line gets its name from the vivid orange color reminiscent of the citrus brand — a warm, saturated orange quite distinct from the cooler or redder tones of Cherry or Fire Red Neocaridina. The Calico Sunkist carries this warm orange base color but with the added visual interest of irregular white patterning that breaks up the solid orange in unpredictable ways. No two Calico Sunkist shrimp look exactly alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll \u003cem\u003eNeocaridina davidi\u003c\/em\u003e color varieties are color-selected lines of a single species native to Taiwan. Decades of selective breeding by Taiwanese hobbyists have produced an extraordinary range of colors — when you keep a Neocaridina shrimp, you are keeping one of the most extensively domesticated freshwater invertebrates in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on mixing colors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neocaridina color varieties will interbreed freely. Subsequent generations of crosses revert toward the ancestral wild-type — a muddy brown-olive. Keep each color variety in its own aquarium to maintain color quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"warn-box\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ Copper Warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper is \u003cstrong\u003efatal\u003c\/strong\u003e to all shrimp — even trace amounts. Never use copper-based medications in any aquarium housing shrimp.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"warn-box\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ Water Changes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep water changes to \u003cstrong\u003e10% maximum\u003c\/strong\u003e at a time. Always match temperature precisely. Sudden parameter changes are a leading cause of shrimp losses.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"warn-box\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ Acclimation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drip acclimate for at least 60–90 minutes. Add one tablespoon of tank water to the bag every 5 minutes if drip equipment is unavailable.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tip-box\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding \u0026amp; Care Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGlasGarten Shrimp Dinner 2\u003c\/strong\u003e is the recommended daily staple. \u003cstrong\u003eGlasGarten Bacter AE\u003c\/strong\u003e builds essential biofilm. Rotate \u003cstrong\u003eGlasGarten Shrimp Snacks\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eShrimp Lollies 4 in 1\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3× per week. \u003cstrong\u003eGlasGarten Mineral Junkie Bites\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eMineral Food\u003c\/strong\u003e support healthy molting. \u003cstrong\u003eGlasGarten Shrimp Baby Food\u003c\/strong\u003e for juveniles.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"spec-table\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eCalico Sunkist Neocaridina Shrimp\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner — Easy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful — safe with small non-predatory fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.0–1.5 inches (2.5–4 cm) — females larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGroup Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 minimum — colonies of 20–30+ thrive and breed readily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIdeal Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70–78°F (21–26°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIdeal pH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIdeal GH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–12 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIdeal KH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–6 dKH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIdeal TDS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150–250\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStaple Food\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlasGarten Shrimp Dinner 2; GlasGarten Bacter AE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTreat \/ Supplement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlasGarten Shrimp Snacks; GlasGarten Shrimp Lollies 4 in 1; GlasGarten Mineral Junkie Bites; GlasGarten Mineral Food; GlasGarten Shrimp Baby Food (for juveniles)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTaiwan (captive-bred color selection of \u003cem\u003eNeocaridina davidi\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNotes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fatal — never use copper medications in shrimp tanks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor Mixing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not mix Neocaridina color varieties — offspring revert to wild-type brown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each individual is unique — irregular orange and white calico pattern\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMolting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not remove molted shells — shrimp consume them for minerals\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Berried females carry eggs 3–4 weeks; shrimplets need Bacter AE and Baby Food\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cuboid Nature Aquarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52777581510967,"sku":"Neocaridina davidi","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/cuboidstore.com\/products\/calico-sunkist-neocaridina-shrimp","provider":"Cuboid Aquatics LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}