Bumble

 

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Common Name: Bumble Bee Shrimp
 
Scientific Name: Caridina cf. breviata Žbumble beeŽ
Description: color varies from black to brown with white stripes, head is brown, no orange like Black Diamond/Bee shrimp(different species).
Size: 2.5 to 3 cm or 1 to 1.2 inch
Water temperature: 20 to 26°C or 65 to 79°F
Water parameters: pH 6.5 to 7.5
Origin: Southern China
High or low breeding form: high

 

Picture shows color variants of Bumble Bee Shrimps:

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I love these shrimp.  Reminds me of gentle giants but dwarf size.  :) 

 

Red/brown eyes and body color:

Brown

Berried (pregnant) Bumble Bee shrimp:

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