Orange Eye Tiger Shrimp (OEBT)

Description

Orange Eye Blue Tiger Shrimp (OEBT) (Caridina sp. "Tiger")

Deep blue, dramatically striped and finished with unmistakable bright orange eyes, the Orange Eye Blue Tiger Shrimp—better known as OEBT—is one of the most distinctive Caridina shrimp in the aquarium hobby. With colour ranging from translucent blue through to intense navy and almost black, every colony develops its own incredible mix of patterns, shades and personalities.

Quick Facts

  • Scientific name: Caridina sp. "Tiger"
  • Common names: Orange Eye Blue Tiger Shrimp, OEBT, Blue Tiger Shrimp
  • Current size: Approximately 1–2 cm
  • Adult size: Approximately 2.5–3 cm
  • Tank size: 20L+ recommended
  • Difficulty: 🔴 Moderate to Advanced
  • Temperament: Completely peaceful
  • Best kept: Groups of 10 or more in a mature dedicated shrimp aquarium

Is this for you?

✔️ Perfect if:

  • You already have experience keeping freshwater shrimp.
  • You want a premium Caridina with genuinely unusual colouration.
  • You can maintain stable soft-water parameters.
  • You enjoy selectively breeding and improving shrimp colonies.
  • You have a mature aquarium with plenty of biofilm and grazing surfaces.

❌ Avoid if:

  • You want a beginner shrimp comparable to Cherry Shrimp.
  • Your aquarium is newly established or unstable.
  • Your tap water is hard and you are unwilling to manage appropriate water chemistry.
  • You keep fish that may prey on shrimp or shrimplets.
  • You frequently make large or sudden changes to TDS or water parameters.

Why choose Orange Eye Blue Tiger Shrimp?

OEBT are instantly recognisable. Their brilliant orange eyes contrast dramatically against a blue body marked with characteristic Tiger Shrimp striping, creating an appearance unlike almost any other freshwater shrimp.

Colour intensity varies considerably between individuals. Some shrimp may display translucent pale blue bodies with obvious dark tiger stripes, while higher-colour individuals can develop deep navy, royal blue or almost black pigmentation.

This natural variation is part of the attraction of keeping OEBT. A breeding colony allows the aquarist to observe different shades and patterns emerging over successive generations and selectively breed towards preferred characteristics.

Benefits

  • Unmistakable bright orange eyes
  • Beautiful blue body colouration
  • Distinctive Tiger Shrimp patterning
  • Peaceful and highly active
  • Constant biofilm grazing behaviour
  • Excellent specialist breeding project
  • One of the most distinctive Caridina varieties available

Care made simple

  • Temperature: Approximately 20–24°C
  • pH: Approximately 6.0–7.0
  • GH: Approximately 4–6 dGH
  • KH: Approximately 0–2 dKH
  • TDS: Approximately 100–180 ppm
  • Diet: Natural biofilm, quality Caridina shrimp foods, algae-based foods and occasional protein supplementation
  • Water: Clean, mature, oxygenated and extremely stable
  • Substrate: Active buffering substrate is commonly used for maintaining soft, mildly acidic conditions
  • Setup: Mosses, plants, driftwood, leaf litter and plenty of mature grazing surfaces
  • RO water remineralised specifically for Caridina provides greater control where local tap water is unsuitable.
  • Avoid copper-based medications and sudden changes in TDS, temperature or water chemistry.

Pairs perfectly with

  • Compatible Caridina shrimp
  • Nerite Snails where water parameters overlap
  • Small non-predatory snails
  • Mosses and epiphyte plants
  • Dedicated Caridina breeding aquariums
NTA Insight:
OEBT should not be treated like a blue Cherry Shrimp. These are Caridina Tiger Shrimp and stability matters. Don't chase a particular number every day—establish suitable parameters and keep them stable. Colour variation is also completely normal. A colony can contain everything from lightly coloured blue individuals through to extremely dark specimens. If you're breeding them, that variation gives you the opportunity to selectively develop the colour and pattern you prefer.

FAQ

What does OEBT stand for?

OEBT stands for Orange Eye Blue Tiger. The name refers to the shrimp's distinctive orange eyes combined with blue body colouration and Tiger Shrimp patterning.

Are OEBT the same as Blue Cherry Shrimp?

No. Blue Cherry Shrimp are colour forms of Neocaridina davidi. OEBT belong to the Caridina Tiger Shrimp group and generally require softer, more carefully controlled water conditions.

Will every OEBT be dark blue?

No. Colour intensity varies significantly. Individuals may range from relatively translucent pale blue through to deep navy and almost black. Age, genetics, sex, stress, environment and selective breeding all influence appearance.

Why do OEBT have orange eyes?

The bright orange eyes are a distinctive inherited characteristic of the strain and provide the dramatic contrast responsible for the Orange Eye Tiger name.

Are OEBT suitable for beginners?

They are better suited to aquarists with some shrimp-keeping experience. They are less forgiving of unstable conditions than Neocaridina and benefit from carefully managed soft water.

Do I need RO water?

Not universally, but RO water remineralised to suitable Caridina parameters gives the aquarist much greater control and is often the preferred approach when local tap water is too hard or inconsistent.

Do I need an active substrate?

Not in every possible setup, but active buffering substrates are commonly used because they help maintain the soft, mildly acidic conditions preferred by many Caridina shrimp. Stability remains more important than simply owning a particular substrate.

What do OEBT eat?

They spend much of their day grazing biofilm and microorganisms. Supplement this with quality Caridina shrimp foods, algae-based foods and occasional protein-rich foods in controlled amounts.

Can OEBT live with fish?

Technically they can coexist with very small peaceful fish, but a dedicated shrimp aquarium is strongly preferred for a valuable breeding colony. Fish may prey on shrimplets even when adult shrimp appear safe.

How many should I start with?

Where possible, starting with approximately 10 or more provides a better foundation for establishing a colony, increases the likelihood of receiving both sexes and gives you greater genetic and colour variation to work with.

How do OEBT breed?

Females carry fertilised eggs beneath their abdomen until fully formed miniature shrimp hatch. There is no brackish-water larval stage, so a stable freshwater breeding colony can reproduce naturally.

How long do OEBT live?

With appropriate soft water, stable conditions and good nutrition, Caridina Tiger Shrimp generally live for approximately 1–2 years.

Orange Eye Tiger Shrimp (OEBT)

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    Description

    Orange Eye Blue Tiger Shrimp (OEBT) (Caridina sp. "Tiger")

    Deep blue, dramatically striped and finished with unmistakable bright orange eyes, the Orange Eye Blue Tiger Shrimp—better known as OEBT—is one of the most distinctive Caridina shrimp in the aquarium hobby. With colour ranging from translucent blue through to intense navy and almost black, every colony develops its own incredible mix of patterns, shades and personalities.

    Quick Facts

    • Scientific name: Caridina sp. "Tiger"
    • Common names: Orange Eye Blue Tiger Shrimp, OEBT, Blue Tiger Shrimp
    • Current size: Approximately 1–2 cm
    • Adult size: Approximately 2.5–3 cm
    • Tank size: 20L+ recommended
    • Difficulty: 🔴 Moderate to Advanced
    • Temperament: Completely peaceful
    • Best kept: Groups of 10 or more in a mature dedicated shrimp aquarium

    Is this for you?

    ✔️ Perfect if:

    • You already have experience keeping freshwater shrimp.
    • You want a premium Caridina with genuinely unusual colouration.
    • You can maintain stable soft-water parameters.
    • You enjoy selectively breeding and improving shrimp colonies.
    • You have a mature aquarium with plenty of biofilm and grazing surfaces.

    ❌ Avoid if:

    • You want a beginner shrimp comparable to Cherry Shrimp.
    • Your aquarium is newly established or unstable.
    • Your tap water is hard and you are unwilling to manage appropriate water chemistry.
    • You keep fish that may prey on shrimp or shrimplets.
    • You frequently make large or sudden changes to TDS or water parameters.

    Why choose Orange Eye Blue Tiger Shrimp?

    OEBT are instantly recognisable. Their brilliant orange eyes contrast dramatically against a blue body marked with characteristic Tiger Shrimp striping, creating an appearance unlike almost any other freshwater shrimp.

    Colour intensity varies considerably between individuals. Some shrimp may display translucent pale blue bodies with obvious dark tiger stripes, while higher-colour individuals can develop deep navy, royal blue or almost black pigmentation.

    This natural variation is part of the attraction of keeping OEBT. A breeding colony allows the aquarist to observe different shades and patterns emerging over successive generations and selectively breed towards preferred characteristics.

    Benefits

    • Unmistakable bright orange eyes
    • Beautiful blue body colouration
    • Distinctive Tiger Shrimp patterning
    • Peaceful and highly active
    • Constant biofilm grazing behaviour
    • Excellent specialist breeding project
    • One of the most distinctive Caridina varieties available

    Care made simple

    • Temperature: Approximately 20–24°C
    • pH: Approximately 6.0–7.0
    • GH: Approximately 4–6 dGH
    • KH: Approximately 0–2 dKH
    • TDS: Approximately 100–180 ppm
    • Diet: Natural biofilm, quality Caridina shrimp foods, algae-based foods and occasional protein supplementation
    • Water: Clean, mature, oxygenated and extremely stable
    • Substrate: Active buffering substrate is commonly used for maintaining soft, mildly acidic conditions
    • Setup: Mosses, plants, driftwood, leaf litter and plenty of mature grazing surfaces
    • RO water remineralised specifically for Caridina provides greater control where local tap water is unsuitable.
    • Avoid copper-based medications and sudden changes in TDS, temperature or water chemistry.

    Pairs perfectly with

    • Compatible Caridina shrimp
    • Nerite Snails where water parameters overlap
    • Small non-predatory snails
    • Mosses and epiphyte plants
    • Dedicated Caridina breeding aquariums
    NTA Insight:
    OEBT should not be treated like a blue Cherry Shrimp. These are Caridina Tiger Shrimp and stability matters. Don't chase a particular number every day—establish suitable parameters and keep them stable. Colour variation is also completely normal. A colony can contain everything from lightly coloured blue individuals through to extremely dark specimens. If you're breeding them, that variation gives you the opportunity to selectively develop the colour and pattern you prefer.

    FAQ

    What does OEBT stand for?

    OEBT stands for Orange Eye Blue Tiger. The name refers to the shrimp's distinctive orange eyes combined with blue body colouration and Tiger Shrimp patterning.

    Are OEBT the same as Blue Cherry Shrimp?

    No. Blue Cherry Shrimp are colour forms of Neocaridina davidi. OEBT belong to the Caridina Tiger Shrimp group and generally require softer, more carefully controlled water conditions.

    Will every OEBT be dark blue?

    No. Colour intensity varies significantly. Individuals may range from relatively translucent pale blue through to deep navy and almost black. Age, genetics, sex, stress, environment and selective breeding all influence appearance.

    Why do OEBT have orange eyes?

    The bright orange eyes are a distinctive inherited characteristic of the strain and provide the dramatic contrast responsible for the Orange Eye Tiger name.

    Are OEBT suitable for beginners?

    They are better suited to aquarists with some shrimp-keeping experience. They are less forgiving of unstable conditions than Neocaridina and benefit from carefully managed soft water.

    Do I need RO water?

    Not universally, but RO water remineralised to suitable Caridina parameters gives the aquarist much greater control and is often the preferred approach when local tap water is too hard or inconsistent.

    Do I need an active substrate?

    Not in every possible setup, but active buffering substrates are commonly used because they help maintain the soft, mildly acidic conditions preferred by many Caridina shrimp. Stability remains more important than simply owning a particular substrate.

    What do OEBT eat?

    They spend much of their day grazing biofilm and microorganisms. Supplement this with quality Caridina shrimp foods, algae-based foods and occasional protein-rich foods in controlled amounts.

    Can OEBT live with fish?

    Technically they can coexist with very small peaceful fish, but a dedicated shrimp aquarium is strongly preferred for a valuable breeding colony. Fish may prey on shrimplets even when adult shrimp appear safe.

    How many should I start with?

    Where possible, starting with approximately 10 or more provides a better foundation for establishing a colony, increases the likelihood of receiving both sexes and gives you greater genetic and colour variation to work with.

    How do OEBT breed?

    Females carry fertilised eggs beneath their abdomen until fully formed miniature shrimp hatch. There is no brackish-water larval stage, so a stable freshwater breeding colony can reproduce naturally.

    How long do OEBT live?

    With appropriate soft water, stable conditions and good nutrition, Caridina Tiger Shrimp generally live for approximately 1–2 years.

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    Why do livestock prices sometimes change?

    Unlike manufactured products, fish and shrimp continue to grow and develop over time. Their value changes as they increase in size, develop colour, or become breeding pairs.

    Our prices are based on the current size, quality and availability of each specimen. While pricing often remains stable for around 3–4 months, it may be updated at any time to reflect these changes.

    We always aim to offer healthy, high-quality livestock at fair and competitive prices.

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    In the rare event of DOA, please contact us promptly with clear photos of the livestock in the original unopened bag.

    Please review our full DOA and store policies before purchase.

    Can you ship to all states in Australia?

    No. Due to state restrictions, we cannot ship livestock or live plants to WA and TAS.

    What should I check before ordering?

    Before placing an order, make sure:

    • Your tank is fully cycled and stable
    • Your aquarium has enough space for the species
    • Your current livestock are compatible in temperament, size, and requirements
    • Your water parameters, habitat, and temperature suit the species
    • You are not adding too many fish at once
    What should I expect when my fish arrives?

    It is normal for fish, shrimp, or snails to look pale, stressed, or less active after shipping.

    This is temporary. Most livestock will settle and regain colour within a few days.

    How long does it take for fish to settle in?

    Most livestock will take 3–7 days to fully adjust to their new environment.

    Should I feed my fish immediately after arrival?

    No. We recommend waiting 24 hours before feeding to allow them to settle.

    If you already have fish in your tank, feeding them before introducing new arrivals can help reduce stress.

    Why do fish sometimes struggle after being added to a tank?

    In most cases, issues are caused by tank conditions, not shipping.

    • Uncycled or unstable tanks
    • Poor water parameters
    • Overstocking
    • Unsuitable tank mates
    What is Nano Tanks Australia’s main tip for new livestock?

    Most livestock losses happen in immature or unstable tanks, not during shipping.

    If your setup is not fully established, the risk to new arrivals is significantly higher.

    Not sure if this fish is right for your setup?

    If you are unsure whether this species suits your setup, contact us before ordering and we’ll help point you in the right direction.

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