Tangerine Tiger Shrimp

Caridina serrata

Tangerine Tiger Shrimp (Caridina serrata) — Advanced care, Peaceful, under Other. Minimum tank in the app: 7.9 US gal min; aim for 72–79°F and pH 6–7.2. Details below match the app.

Tangerine Tiger Shrimp (Caridina serrata) in a planted freshwater aquarium
Care levelAdvanced
TemperamentPeaceful
Min tank size7.9 US gal min
pH range6–7.2
Temperature72–79°F
Max size1.2 in (3.0 cm)
Captive lifespan1–3 years
SchoolingYes · 6+ recommended

Captive lifespan reflects typical experience in a home aquarium, not maximum recorded age; genetics, sourcing, and care vary.

Natural distribution

Southeast Asia

  • East & Southeast Asia

Regional colours match the stocking calculator’s origin map.

Tangerine Tiger Shrimp Tank Setup

Plan for at least 7.9 US gal min of water—that is the minimum in our database for a workable setup, not a challenge to crowd fish. Aim to hold 72–79°F and pH 6–7.2 without daily drama. These fish use the Bottom zone most, so put wood, plants, or open water there accordingly.

What Do Tangerine Tiger Shrimps Eat?

We record diet as Algae/Biofilm. Offer a few food types that match—dry, frozen, or gel—and swap now and then. One flake every day for a year is how dull color and gut trouble creep in.

Tangerine Tiger Shrimp Tank Mates

Temperament in the data: Peaceful. Tiger shrimp variant; requires soft slightly acidic water. Keep species-only or with other peaceful shrimp. Plug your full stock list into the stocking calculator—single-species compatibility scores are hints, not a whole-tank verdict.

Are Tangerine Tiger Shrimps Good for Beginners?

Not where we would send a brand-new keeper. Get a few wins under your belt with hardier fish first.

Building a community? Run the full list through the stocking calculator before you add anything else.

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