{"product_id":"shrimp-black-king-kongs","title":"Shrimp-Black King Kongs","description":"\u003ch4 data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"100\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"100\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"414\"\u003eBlack King Kong Shrimp are a striking \u003cstrong data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"154\"\u003eNeocaridina\u003c\/strong\u003e colour variety known for their deep jet-black coloration and velvety appearance. High-grade specimens display an almost completely solid black body with excellent colour coverage, making them a stunning contrast against light substrates and lush green plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"707\"\u003eHardy, peaceful, and easy to care for, Black King Kong Shrimp are an excellent choice for both beginner and experienced shrimp keepers. 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data-end=\"1918\"\u003eCompatible with other peaceful shrimp and small nano fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"28t402\" data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1963\"\u003eAvoid keeping with large or predatory fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"1982\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"1982\"\u003eBreeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"2273\"\u003eBlack King Kong Shrimp breed readily in freshwater aquariums under stable conditions. Females carry approximately 20–40 eggs beneath their abdomen for 3–4 weeks before releasing fully formed miniature shrimp. 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