Sakura shrimp
Neocaridina heteropoda
Familie : Atyidae
WirbelloserSüßwassershrimp
Very popular small freshwater shrimp, easy to breed. Its bright red color makes it a decorative asset.
IUCN-Status
LC
Nicht gefährdet
Beschreibung
Sakura shrimp is a selectively bred variety of Neocaridina davidi (formerly heteropoda). It measures 2-3 cm and has an intense red color. It is peaceful and breeds easily in aquariums. It feeds on algae and debris. It prefers well-oxygenated water and moderate temperature.
Lebensraum
Region :
Freshwater rivers and streams, densely vegetated areas
Verbreitung :
Empfohlene Parameter
Temperatur20–26 °C
pH6.5–7.5
GH4–8 °dGH
KH2–5 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 1 mg/L
Pflege
Schwierigkeit
2/5
Ernährung
Pflanzenfresser
Min. Aquarium
20 L
Min. Gruppe
10
Endgröße
3 cm
Lebenserwartung
2 Jahre
Wesen
Friedlich
Vermehrung
Pflegehinweise
Maintain stable water with soft parameters. Avoid copper. Provide hiding places (moss, plants). Slow acclimation needed. Do not overstock.