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Purple Metallic Tiger Nanacy Caridina Shrimp
Purple Metallic Tiger Nanacy Caridina Shrimp
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Purple Metallic Nanacy Tiger shrimp are a stunning and rare variety of Caridina that bring bold, iridescent color to any freshwater shrimp setup. Known for their vibrant metallic purple hues and distinctive tiger-striped pattern on the tail, these shrimp shimmer under aquarium lighting and truly stand out among other species. Their coloration can range from a rich, velvety purple to a brighter, more reflective sheen depending on age, lighting, and genetics. Each shrimp is unique—some may show cleaner, more defined stripes, while others display a smoky metallic gradient across their body.
Whether you’re a hobbyist looking to diversify your Caridina collection or a breeder seeking standout genetics, Purple Metallic Nanacy Tigers offer a beautiful and eye-catching addition to a well-maintained shrimp tank.
What You’ll Receive:
- Juvenile or sub-adult Purple Metallic Nanacy Tiger Caridina shrimp (approx. 1/4” – 3/4”)
- Hand-selected, fasted before shipment for safety
- Extra shrimp included with every order to cover potential DOAs
- Shipped with breather bags, insulation, and weather-appropriate heat/cold packs
Ideal Tank Conditions:
- Temperature: 68°F – 74°F (20°C – 23°C)
- pH: 5.5 – 6.5
- GH: 4 – 6
- KH: 0 – 1
- TDS: 100–150 ppm
- Tank: Mature, planted, Caridina-species compatible setup
Shipping & Live Arrival Guarantee:
We ship with care and experience. Your shrimp will arrive healthy and ready to thrive. All orders are covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee, and we include 1 extra shrimp per 10 ordered to ensure satisfaction.
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Customers praised these shrimp as "absolutely stunning" with beautiful deep purple metallic coloring. All reviews noted they arrived alive, healthy, and active with exceptional packaging. Shoppers highlighted the high quality, thick shells, and vibrant patterns. Many mentioned excellent value for this rare breed.
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These awesome active little babies arrived from Oregon all the way down to Alabama with extremely safe packaging! Can't wait to see their adult size!
Very happy with the order I made! Daniel was very kind and accommodating, I was very worried when the package got delayed but he was very reassuring. Even then all the shrimp arrived alive and well and for mid grade they are still a stunning purple! My phone camera doesn't do it justice. But this place is probably one of the best online websites to buy shrimp, thank you so much!!
Very Healthy and Beautiful purple and thanks for the extras
All arrived alive and beautiful
Good quality shrimp
Excellent!!!!!!there beautiful, Healthy,great color! Very very happy
Arrived safe and lively love them
I have been waiting for purple and now ive got it. I love them and i love Teachers pet.
Great quality shrimp! Beautiful colors, shipped fast, packaged well.
These shrimp are INCREDIBLE! They are absolutely stunning in color/pattern and they are very active. I love watching them glide around and munch on algea and food. This is a really rare breed of neocaridinas, so the price is fantastic.
Arrived alive and well. Great looking shrimp, active, and doing great!!
These little purple guys are something else. They look black but once they get a little light on them, you see that awesome purple metallic pops out. These have easily become my favorites!
They're one of our favorites too! The older they get the more their purple pops too.
First order and it did not disappoint! I was sent an extra and all of them made it safely, they were clearly packed with EXTREME caution, and arrived appearing extremely healthy after their long journey. On top of the care that was taken with selection and packaging, these beauties are ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!
Honestly, the photos don't even do them justice... these Purple Metallic Tigers are truly great. They have a good thick shell, are a beautiful deep purple, and the metallic sheen really catches the light. The shrimp arrived healthy, active, and started grazing within an hour of being acclimated. I could immediately tell they're high quality and had been well cared for. I’ve kept a lot of Caridina, and these are some of the most striking in my tank.