{"product_id":"caridina-cf-cantonesis-black-galaxy-pinto","title":"Black Galaxy Pinto (Caridina cf. cantonesis)","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Black Galaxy Pinto is a stunning and highly sought-after freshwater shrimp, known for its intricate black and white patterns that resemble a starry night sky. It is considered a \"high-grade\" or \"high-breeding\" shrimp, meaning it's a selectively bred variety that requires more care than common shrimp species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.garnelio.de\/en\/galaxy-fishbone-pinto-lower-grade\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aquafishco.com\/product\/black-galaxy-pintos-high-grade-imported-1-shrimp-high-grade\/#tab-reviews\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere are the key details about the Black Galaxy Pinto.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-scroll-area ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within _1210dd7 c03cafe9\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-scroll-area__gutters\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-scroll-area__horizontal-gutter\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-scroll-area__vertical-gutter\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlack Galaxy Pinto \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aquafishco.com\/product\/black-galaxy-pintos-high-grade-imported-1-shrimp-high-grade\/#tab-reviews\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ckfishworld.com\/products\/galaxy-pinto-shrimp\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/garageaquatics.com\/products\/live-freshwater-aquarium-shrimp-black-galaxy-pinto-caridina\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaridina cf. cantonensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (a hybrid variant) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.garnelio.de\/en\/galaxy-fishbone-pinto-lower-grade\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ckfishworld.com\/products\/galaxy-pinto-shrimp\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blackwateraquariums.com.au\/products\/black-galaxy-pinto?pr_prod_strat=e5_desc\u0026amp;pr_rec_id=355642115\u0026amp;pr_rec_pid=8079038546119\u0026amp;pr_ref_pid=8509057925319\u0026amp;pr_seq=uniform\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA cultivated form from Taiwan and Southeast Asia \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.garnelio.de\/en\/galaxy-fishbone-pinto-lower-grade\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aquafishco.com\/product\/black-galaxy-pintos-high-grade-imported-1-shrimp-high-grade\/#tab-reviews\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ckfishworld.com\/products\/galaxy-pinto-shrimp\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 1 - 1.5 inches (2 - 3.5 cm) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.garnelio.de\/en\/galaxy-fishbone-pinto-lower-grade\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ckfishworld.com\/products\/galaxy-pinto-shrimp\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blackwateraquariums.com.au\/products\/black-galaxy-pinto?pr_prod_strat=e5_desc\u0026amp;pr_rec_id=355642115\u0026amp;pr_rec_pid=8079038546119\u0026amp;pr_ref_pid=8509057925319\u0026amp;pr_seq=uniform\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLifespan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e1.5 - 2 years \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.garnelio.de\/en\/galaxy-fishbone-pinto-lower-grade\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ckfishworld.com\/products\/galaxy-pinto-shrimp\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAdvanced \/ Professional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.garnelio.de\/en\/galaxy-fishbone-pinto-lower-grade\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artofaqua.com\/products\/copy-of-red-galaxy-pinto\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/garageaquatics.com\/products\/live-freshwater-aquarium-shrimp-black-galaxy-pinto-caridina\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePeaceful, social \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.garnelio.de\/en\/galaxy-fishbone-pinto-lower-grade\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ckfishworld.com\/products\/galaxy-pinto-shrimp\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Appearance and Patterns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Black Galaxy Pinto's value lies in its unique and variable patterns. They are hybrids, originally bred from a mix of different species like Bee Shrimp (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaridina logemanni\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), Tiger Shrimp (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaridina mariae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), and other \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaridina cantonensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e variants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.garnelio.de\/en\/galaxy-fishbone-pinto-lower-grade\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artofaqua.com\/products\/copy-of-red-galaxy-pinto\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This complex lineage results in the stunning patterns we see today\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aquafishco.com\/product\/black-galaxy-pintos-high-grade-imported-1-shrimp-high-grade\/#tab-reviews\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artofaqua.com\/products\/copy-of-red-galaxy-pinto\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColoration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: The base color is a deep, lacquer black. This is contrasted by bright white markings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.garnelio.de\/en\/galaxy-fishbone-pinto-lower-grade\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquaticarts.com\/collections\/best-selling-products\/products\/black-galaxy-pinto-shrimp-caridina-cantonensis-a-grade-tank-bred\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.garnelio.de\/fr\/galaxy-fishbone-pinto-grade-inferieur\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePatterns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: The \"Galaxy\" pattern refers to fine white speckles on the body, particularly the head (carapace), which look like stars in a galaxy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.garnelio.de\/en\/galaxy-fishbone-pinto-lower-grade\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aquafishco.com\/product\/black-galaxy-pintos-high-grade-imported-1-shrimp-high-grade\/#tab-reviews\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/garageaquatics.com\/products\/live-freshwater-aquarium-shrimp-black-galaxy-pinto-caridina\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The \"Pinto\" pattern is a broader, pied or spotted white pattern. Higher-grade shrimp often feature a distinct white dorsal stripe down the back, sometimes with horizontal stripes (a \"Fishbone\" pattern)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.garnelio.de\/en\/galaxy-fishbone-pinto-lower-grade\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.garnelio.de\/fr\/galaxy-fishbone-pinto-grade-inferieur\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.garnelio.ch\/galaxy-fishbone-pinto-lower-grade\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: The value is determined by the pattern. Generally, the more white coverage, the higher the grade and price. Lower grades have less white, while high grades have extensive white patterns and can be very expensive ($50 - $400)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aquafishco.com\/product\/black-galaxy-pintos-high-grade-imported-1-shrimp-high-grade\/#tab-reviews\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquaticarts.com\/collections\/best-selling-products\/products\/black-galaxy-pinto-shrimp-caridina-cantonensis-a-grade-tank-bred\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Water Parameters and Tank Setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese shrimp require very specific and stable water conditions. They are not suitable for beginners or for tap water in most cases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.garnelio.de\/en\/galaxy-fishbone-pinto-lower-grade\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/garageaquatics.com\/products\/live-freshwater-aquarium-shrimp-black-galaxy-pinto-caridina\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Re-mineralized reverse osmosis (RO) water is typically recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.garnelio.de\/en\/galaxy-fishbone-pinto-lower-grade\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aquafishco.com\/product\/black-galaxy-pintos-high-grade-imported-1-shrimp-high-grade\/#tab-reviews\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquaticarts.com\/collections\/best-selling-products\/products\/black-galaxy-pinto-shrimp-caridina-cantonensis-a-grade-tank-bred\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 68 - 78°F (20 - 26°C) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.garnelio.de\/en\/galaxy-fishbone-pinto-lower-grade\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ckfishworld.com\/products\/galaxy-pinto-shrimp\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blackwateraquariums.com.au\/products\/black-galaxy-pinto?pr_prod_strat=e5_desc\u0026amp;pr_rec_id=355642115\u0026amp;pr_rec_pid=8079038546119\u0026amp;pr_ref_pid=8509057925319\u0026amp;pr_seq=uniform\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 5.5 - 7.0 (ideally slightly acidic) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.garnelio.de\/en\/galaxy-fishbone-pinto-lower-grade\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aquafishco.com\/product\/black-galaxy-pintos-high-grade-imported-1-shrimp-high-grade\/#tab-reviews\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquaticarts.com\/collections\/best-selling-products\/products\/black-galaxy-pinto-shrimp-caridina-cantonensis-a-grade-tank-bred\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral Hardness (GH)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 3 - 7 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aquafishco.com\/product\/black-galaxy-pintos-high-grade-imported-1-shrimp-high-grade\/#tab-reviews\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquaticarts.com\/collections\/best-selling-products\/products\/black-galaxy-pinto-shrimp-caridina-cantonensis-a-grade-tank-bred\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artofaqua.com\/products\/copy-of-red-galaxy-pinto\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarbonate Hardness (KH)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 0 - 1 (very soft water is essential) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aquafishco.com\/product\/black-galaxy-pintos-high-grade-imported-1-shrimp-high-grade\/#tab-reviews\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquaticarts.com\/collections\/best-selling-products\/products\/black-galaxy-pinto-shrimp-caridina-cantonensis-a-grade-tank-bred\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/garageaquatics.com\/products\/live-freshwater-aquarium-shrimp-black-galaxy-pinto-caridina\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Dissolved Solids (TDS)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 80 - 150 ppm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aquafishco.com\/product\/black-galaxy-pintos-high-grade-imported-1-shrimp-high-grade\/#tab-reviews\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquaticarts.com\/collections\/best-selling-products\/products\/black-galaxy-pinto-shrimp-caridina-cantonensis-a-grade-tank-bred\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artofaqua.com\/products\/copy-of-red-galaxy-pinto\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Minimum 5-10 gallons for a colony, or as small as 20 liters for a small group\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.garnelio.de\/en\/galaxy-fishbone-pinto-lower-grade\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ckfishworld.com\/products\/galaxy-pinto-shrimp\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquaticarts.com\/collections\/best-selling-products\/products\/black-galaxy-pinto-shrimp-caridina-cantonensis-a-grade-tank-bred\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: An active buffering substrate (like ADA Amazonia) is crucial. It helps lower and stabilize pH and KH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.garnelio.de\/en\/galaxy-fishbone-pinto-lower-grade\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/garageaquatics.com\/products\/live-freshwater-aquarium-shrimp-black-galaxy-pinto-caridina\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFiltration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: A gentle, shrimp-safe filter like a sponge filter is ideal to avoid sucking up baby shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aquafishco.com\/product\/black-galaxy-pintos-high-grade-imported-1-shrimp-high-grade\/#tab-reviews\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artofaqua.com\/products\/copy-of-red-galaxy-pinto\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlants and Decor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: A well-planted tank with moss, driftwood, and Indian Almond Leaves provides hiding places and, more importantly, grows biofilm, which is their primary food source\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aquafishco.com\/product\/black-galaxy-pintos-high-grade-imported-1-shrimp-high-grade\/#tab-reviews\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ckfishworld.com\/products\/galaxy-pinto-shrimp\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blackwateraquariums.com.au\/products\/black-galaxy-pinto?pr_prod_strat=e5_desc\u0026amp;pr_rec_id=355642115\u0026amp;pr_rec_pid=8079038546119\u0026amp;pr_ref_pid=8509057925319\u0026amp;pr_seq=uniform\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Diet and Feeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Galaxy Pintos are omnivores that graze continuously. Their diet should consist of:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimary Food\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Biofilm and algae growing naturally in a mature aquarium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/artofaqua.com\/products\/copy-of-red-galaxy-pinto\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/garageaquatics.com\/products\/live-freshwater-aquarium-shrimp-black-galaxy-pinto-caridina\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blackwateraquariums.com.au\/products\/black-galaxy-pinto?pr_prod_strat=e5_desc\u0026amp;pr_rec_id=355642115\u0026amp;pr_rec_pid=8079038546119\u0026amp;pr_ref_pid=8509057925319\u0026amp;pr_seq=uniform\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplemental Food\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: High-quality shrimp pellets, blanched vegetables (like zucchini or spinach), and protein-rich foods like daphnia or specialized protein feed once or twice a week\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.garnelio.de\/en\/galaxy-fishbone-pinto-lower-grade\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ckfishworld.com\/products\/galaxy-pinto-shrimp\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeaf Litter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Dried leaves like mulberry, almond, or walnut leaves are excellent, as they break down and provide a continuous food source\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.garnelio.de\/en\/galaxy-fishbone-pinto-lower-grade\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aquafishco.com\/product\/black-galaxy-pintos-high-grade-imported-1-shrimp-high-grade\/#tab-reviews\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Breeding and Behavior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: They can breed in freshwater aquariums under stable, optimal conditions. The female carries the eggs for about 4-6 weeks before hatching 10-30 fully-formed tiny shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.garnelio.de\/en\/galaxy-fishbone-pinto-lower-grade\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.garnelio.de\/fr\/galaxy-fishbone-pinto-grade-inferieur\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.garnelio.ch\/galaxy-fishbone-pinto-lower-grade\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. However, due to their complex hybrid genetics, the offspring will likely have varying patterns and grades, not always replicating the parents' high-quality look\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aquafishco.com\/product\/black-galaxy-pintos-high-grade-imported-1-shrimp-high-grade\/#tab-reviews\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/garageaquatics.com\/products\/live-freshwater-aquarium-shrimp-black-galaxy-pinto-caridina\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBehavior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: They are peaceful and social animals that do best in groups. They should not be kept with large or aggressive fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.garnelio.de\/en\/galaxy-fishbone-pinto-lower-grade\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ckfishworld.com\/products\/galaxy-pinto-shrimp\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Can be kept with other peaceful, soft-water \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaridina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shrimp like Crystal Reds or Blue Bolts. Avoid mixing with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeocaridina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (like Cherry Shrimp) as their water parameter needs differ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/garageaquatics.com\/products\/live-freshwater-aquarium-shrimp-black-galaxy-pinto-caridina\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo summarize, the Black Galaxy Pinto is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estunning but demanding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e shrimp. Their breathtaking appearance is a reward for the specialized care they require, making them a prized possession for dedicated shrimp keepers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquapets ( KowloonAquarium)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53134684553489,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/9225\/6785\/files\/chrome_lAlJmoipVc_e567add1-70ed-42c2-be7f-ca37d32a3a17.png?v=1771380079","url":"https:\/\/www.aquapets.ca\/products\/caridina-cf-cantonesis-black-galaxy-pinto","provider":"Aquapets ( KowloonAquarium)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}