The Hinomaru Shrimp is a high-grade Crystal Red Shrimp known for its striking red-and-white coloration featuring a bold red “rising sun” patch on a crisp white body. Elegant, peaceful, and highly sought after, this premium dwarf shrimp is perfect for planted nano aquariums.

Care Instructions

• Temperament: Peaceful
  Difficulty Level: Moderate (stable parameters required)
  Adult Size: 1–1.25 inches
  Lifespan: 1.5–2 years
  Tank Size: 10 gallons minimum
  Temperature: 68–74°F
  pH: 5.8–6.8
  Water Hardness: Soft (low GH/KH)

  ✔ Best kept in species-only or shrimp-safe tanks
  ✔ Stable, established tank required
  ✔ Use RO water remineralized for Caridina
  ✔ Provide moss and biofilm surfaces
  ✔ Gentle filtration (sponge filter preferred)

  They are sensitive to sudden water changes — stability is key.
  
  

What Do Cherry Shrimp Eat?

Hinomaru Shrimp are omnivorous grazers:

• High-quality shrimp pellets

• Biofilm (natural tank growth)

• Blanched spinach or zucchini

• Shrimp-specific mineral foods

• Occasional protein treats (very small amounts)

Feed lightly — overfeeding can harm water quality.

Fun Facts

• • “Hinomaru” means “circle of the sun” in Japanese — referring to the red circle pattern.
  • They are selectively bred from Bee Shrimp lines.
  • Their coloration quality determines grading and value.
  • They constantly graze on surfaces, helping keep tanks clean.