Crystal Black Shrimp
Homestead Aquatics · Wholesale Livestock
Crystal Black Shrimp
Live arrival guaranteed · Quarantined in Vancouver · Ships Monday–Wednesday
Caridina cantonensis — Crystal Black Shrimp from the CBL line: high-contrast black-and-white banding, the twin pillar of the crystal shrimp category.
Kept beside Crystal Red, this pair forms the classic two-line premium set — keepers almost never have one without eventually wanting the other. Supplied as hardy juveniles for reliable acclimation.
At a glance
Species: Caridina cantonensis (Crystal Black Line)
Colour: black and white banded
Care level: intermediate — 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.