{"product_id":"sulawesi-white-socks-extremely-rare","title":"Sulawesi White Socks| Extremely Rare","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSulawesi White Socks Shrimp (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaridina dennerli\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \"White Socks\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a stunning and highly sought-after ornamental freshwater shrimp, admired for its deep blue to black body contrasted by brilliant white legs or \"socks.\" Native to the ancient lakes of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSulawesi, Indonesia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this unique shrimp is a prized addition to any shrimp enthusiast's collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnown for their peaceful nature and fascinating grazing behavior, White Socks Shrimp spend their days feeding on biofilm, algae, and microorganisms, making them both beautiful and beneficial inhabitants of a mature aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elocally bred White Socks Shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are well acclimated and make an excellent choice for hobbyists looking for healthy, hardy shrimp raised in Australian conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare and highly desirable Sulawesi shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStriking dark body with bright white legs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeaceful and active grazing behaviour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for planted and specialty shrimp aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstantly feeds on biofilm and algae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for dedicated shrimp keepers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaridina dennerli\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \"White Socks\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sulawesi White Socks Shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sulawesi, Indonesia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2–3 cm (0.8–1.2 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifficulty Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7.0–8.0\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 24–28°C (75–82°F)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6–8 dGH\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2–6 dKH\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 20L (5 gallons) minimum\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStable water parameters are far more important than chasing exact numbers. Avoid sudden fluctuations in temperature or water chemistry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite Socks Shrimp thrive in aquariums that provide:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature, fully cycled aquarium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSponge filter or shrimp-safe filtration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlenty of mosses and live plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDriftwood, rocks, and natural grazing surfaces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBiofilm-rich environment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGentle water flow and excellent oxygenation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA well-established aquarium is strongly recommended before introducing shrimp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Feeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite Socks Shrimp are omnivorous grazers and enjoy:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium shrimp pellets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBiofilm and natural algae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlgae wafers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlanched spinach, zucchini, or nettle leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndian Almond Leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlder Cones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOccasional protein-rich shrimp foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid overfeeding to maintain excellent water quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan White Socks Shrimp Live with Fish?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite Socks Shrimp are best kept with peaceful tank mates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable companions include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePygmy Corydoras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOtocinclus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChili Rasboras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmber Tetras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall snails such as Nerite Snails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther peaceful shrimp species with similar water requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost fish will eat baby shrimp, so plenty of mosses and hiding places are recommended if breeding is desired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Mates to Avoid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid keeping White Socks Shrimp with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBettas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge Gouramis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCichlids\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLoaches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge Barbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAny predatory fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn stable, mature aquariums, White Socks Shrimp can breed successfully in freshwater. Females carry eggs beneath their abdomen until they hatch into miniature shrimp, with no larval stage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA mature aquarium rich in biofilm and stable water conditions will greatly improve breeding success.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose Our White Socks Shrimp?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike many imported Sulawesi shrimp, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eour White Socks Shrimp are proudly locally bred in Sydney, Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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