Black Pinto Shrimp
Homestead Aquatics · Wholesale Livestock
Black Pinto Shrimp
Live arrival guaranteed · Quarantined in Vancouver · Ships Monday–Wednesday
Caridina cantonensis — Black Pinto: the black-and-white half of the pinto pair, every animal individually spotted and striped.
Black pintos display even more dramatically than reds — the white spotting reads like constellations against the dark body. Together the two pinto lines anchor the collector tier of a premium Caridina program.
At a glance
Species: Caridina cantonensis (Taiwan bee cross)
Colour: black and white pinto patterning
Care level: advanced — soft water
Water: 20–23°C · pH 6.0–6.5 · GH 4–6
Sold individually: order any quantity — mix and match by the single shrimp.
The Homestead standard
Homestead Aquarium Farm is a family-run importer and wholesaler with over 25 years of experience in live aquarium livestock and plants.
Live Arrival Guarantee
Every shipment leaves alive and packed for Canadian conditions. If any animal arrives dead, report it within 12 hours with photos of the unopened bags and we credit the full wholesale value — no arguments, no minimums. Read the full guarantee.
Shipping & Quarantine
Double-bagged with oxygen, thermally insulated, and seasonally heat- or cold-packed — rated for 72+ hours in transit. Orders ship Monday to Wednesday so livestock never sits in a weekend courier depot. Every animal clears quarantine at our shrimp-only Vancouver facility before dispatch: no fish, no plants, no shared water.
Wholesale Packs & Pricing
Sold in packs of 25, 50, or 100 — the per-unit price drops as pack size grows. Minimum opening order $250, reorders from $150. Wholesale pricing is reserved for approved Canadian retailers. Apply for a dealer account.