Pinokio Shrimp aka Rudolf Shrimp/Red Skunk Shrimp (Caridina gracilirostris), Tank-Bred!

* For the safety of our animals, we now ship this shrimp exclusively via UPS Next Day Air.  If your order contains this item, you will only see UPS Next Day Air as a shipping option during checkout *   We are proud to offer rare tank-bred specimens of this unusual and magnificent species! The Pinokio Shrimp (Caridina gracilirostris), also known as the Rudolf, Red Nose, or Red Skunk Shrimp, is a somewhat uncommon dwarf shrimp that is very unique in appearance. Its common name comes from this shrimp’s unusually long rostrum (nose), which can even be regenerated if broken. This shrimp’s coloration is a bright red and yellow stripe on its back and nose with an otherwise clear body. Unlike most shrimp, males are larger and more colorful than females. The Pinokio Shrimp is a low form breeder whose fry typically experience a planktonic phase. Breeding in the aquarium is possible, but very difficult and extremely uncommon.  This shrimp is a scavenger and is very useful in planted and nano aqua