{"product_id":"blue-bolts-sale-copy","title":"Blue Bolts | Orange Base","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Bolt Orange Base Shrimp – Rare Caridina Shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Bolt Orange Base Shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are a unique and eye-catching variation of the popular Blue Bolt Caridina Shrimp. Unlike traditional Blue Bolt Shrimp, which typically display a milky-white body with beautiful blue colouration, these shrimp feature a distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emilky-orange base combined with stunning blue tones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contrast between the soft orange body and blue colouration creates a beautiful, unusual appearance, making them a great addition for Caridina enthusiasts and collectors looking for something different.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour \u0026amp; Grading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese shrimp share the characteristic blue colouration of traditional Blue Bolt Shrimp, but their \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eorange-tinted milky body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives them a unique appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour intensity and coverage may vary between individuals depending on genetics, age, sex and environmental conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with other selectively bred Caridina shrimp, juveniles may develop stronger colouration as they mature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Setup \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Bolt Orange Base Shrimp have similar care requirements to regular Blue Bolt and Taiwan Bee Caridina shrimp. They generally prefer soft, slightly acidic water and stable aquarium conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe recommend a mature, fully cycled aquarium with active buffering substrate, sponge filtration, moss and plenty of hiding places.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Water Parameters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShrimp Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaridina – Blue Bolt Variety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.5–3 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20–24°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5.5–6.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3–6 dGH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0–2 dKH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTDS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100–150 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOmnivorous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStable water conditions are more important than constantly chasing exact parameters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Bolt Orange Base Shrimp naturally graze on biofilm, algae and microorganisms in established aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAUShrimpHome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, we supplement natural grazing with a varied feeding rotation, including Protein Plus, Growth Boost, Colour Enhance, Snow, Shrimp Magnet and other specialised shrimp foods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA balanced diet supports healthy growth, moulting, breeding and natural colour development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike other Blue Bolt Caridina shrimp, this variety can breed successfully in suitable, stable conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe orange base colour may not be consistently passed on to every offspring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, particularly if the trait has not been established through selective breeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor hobbyists interested in maintaining this appearance, we recommend keeping them in a dedicated breeding colony and selecting offspring with the desired orange-base characteristics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Colour Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are Blue Bolt Shrimp with a distinctive orange-milky base rather than the traditional milky-white base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Individual shrimp may vary in blue intensity, orange coverage and overall colouration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping stress may temporarily affect their appearance. 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