Babaulti have the typical characteristics of most Caridina, but with a spikier rostrum. Many have a broad stripe extending from rostrum to tail. These species of shrimp have not had enough scientific study done to formally classify them, so care should be taken to label and refer to them correctly.
Babaulti are a high order shrimp, with the young hatching into miniature versions of the adults. They are largely herbivorous with a strong taste for algae. They can take a range of temperatures from low 70s to low 80s and thrive in similar conditions to that of Neocaridina, with moderate hardness being preferred. .
One atypical presentation within this complex is the Indian White Banded shrimp which have a narrow stripe down their back with perpendicular cross striping. They range in color from tan to dark black with the females being more opaque and striking in coloration.