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Characteristics
Length
Up to 2.5 cm
Water values
Temperature
Tolerates26–30 °C
pH
Tolerates7.5–8.5
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Range
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Seen in the wild in Indonesia.

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Description

Caridina dennerli is a small species of freshwater shrimp from Sulawesi (Indonesia) that grows up to 2.5 centimetres (1.0 in) in length. It takes its name from the German company Dennerle, which supported the expedition that led to the scientific description of the species. It is popularly known as the cardinal shrimp or Sulawesi shrimp in the aquarium trade.

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  • Kardinalräka
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