Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
Origin: Captive bred (Neocaridina davidi var.)
Water Parameters
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 3 cm
- Min Tank
- 10 L
- Lifespan
- 1-2
- Swimming Level
- bottom
- Schooling
- Yes (10+)
- Diet
- omnivore
- Temperament
- peaceful; prolific breeder in mature tanks; avoid copper in medications and fertilisers; keep with shrimp-safe fish only
About
The Red Cherry Shrimp is the quintessential beginner shrimp — a hardy and prolifically breeding Neocaridina with cheerful red coloration. It will thrive and breed in virtually any mature, peaceful freshwater aquarium with stable water parameters. An essential algae-grazer and detritivore that earns its place in planted tanks by constantly cleaning glass, plants, and substrate. Keep in groups of ten or more for best display and breeding success.
Care Guide
Minimum 10 L. pH 6.8–7.8, GH 6–14, KH 2–6, temperature 18–28°C. Feed biofilm, algae, blanched vegetables, and quality shrimp pellets. Keep in groups of 10+; will breed readily in peaceful tanks. Avoid copper-containing medications and fertilisers — lethal to shrimp. Do not keep with fish large enough to eat them. Planted tanks with moss are ideal.
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