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Reserved for the most dedicated keepers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecies Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCaridina cf. cantonensis\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Selectively bred — Taiwan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 – 3 cm (0.8 – 1.2 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 – 2 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, social\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced — recommended for experienced \u003cem\u003eCaridina\u003c\/em\u003e keepers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Grading\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, opaque black with bright white markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid white head cap (Mosura crown) with white body banding over an intense black base — the defining trait of the King Kong Mosura grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrading:\u003c\/strong\u003e Judged by the opacity and depth of black, the clarity and coverage of the white Mosura cap, and the sharpness of banding contrast. 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