Crystal Red Shrimp
Homestead Aquatics · Wholesale Livestock
Crystal Red Shrimp
Live arrival guaranteed · Quarantined in Vancouver · Ships Monday–Wednesday
Caridina cantonensis — Crystal Red Shrimp from the CRL line: crisp red-and-white banding, the gateway into premium soft-water shrimp keeping.
Crystal Reds are where hobbyists graduate from cherries. Supplied as robust juveniles that acclimate more reliably than adults and give you months of growth in your own water.
At a glance
Species: Caridina cantonensis (Crystal Red Line)
Colour: red 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.