neocaridina
๐ฆRed cherry shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
easy
Quick stats
๐ชฃMin tank
20L
๐ก๏ธTemperature
18 to 28C
๐งชpH
7.0 to 7.5
๐งGH
6 to 8
๐งKH
2 to 4
โกTDS
150 to 250
โญDifficulty
easy
โณLifespan
1 to 2 years
๐จColor
Red
๐ฆType
neocaridina
๐Care notes
The definitive beginner shrimp. Red colour intensifies with a good diet, dark substrate and low stress. Breeds prolifically and the colony will grow quickly into the hundreds. Excellent algae cleaner.
๐ฝ๏ธFeeding
Specialized shrimp pellets, blanched vegetables like spinach or zucchini, algae wafers and biofilm naturally occurring in the tank.
๐ฃBreeding
Females carry eggs under their abdomen for 3 to 4 weeks. Keep conditions completely stable during this period. Fry are miniature versions of adults and need no special food whatsoever.
โญGrading
Graded by colour intensity from low grade pale pink through to high grade deep solid red. Higher grade shrimp command higher prices in the hobby.
๐คGood tankmates
Peaceful nano fish, Snails, Other neocaridina


