Blue dream shrimp

Neocaridina zhangjiajiensis

Familie : Atyidae

WirbelloserSüßwassershrimp

Freshwater shrimp with bright blue color, very popular for its intense hue and ease of breeding.

IUCN-Status
LC
Nicht gefährdet

Beschreibung

Neocaridina zhangjiajiensis is a 2-3 cm shrimp, whose Blue Dream variety has a uniform deep blue color. It is peaceful and lives in groups. It feeds on algae, detritus, and shrimp food. Its breeding is easy in freshwater, similar to Neocaridina davidi. It is an excellent option for planted tanks.

Lebensraum

Region :

This shrimp is a selected mutation of Neocaridina zhangjiajiensis, native to streams and ponds in China. The water is soft to moderately hard, with dense vegetation. It lives in groups among plants.

Verbreitung :

Empfohlene Parameter

Temperatur1828 °C
pH6.57.5
GH48 °dGH
KH25 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.5 mg/L

Pflege

Schwierigkeit
1/5
Ernährung
Allesfresser
Min. Aquarium
20 L
Min. Gruppe
10
Endgröße
3 cm
Lebenserwartung
2 Jahre
Wesen
Friedlich
Vermehrung

Pflegehinweise

Parameters similar to N. davidi: temperature 18-28°C, pH 6.5-7.5, GH 4-8, KH 2-5. A planted tank with moss and hiding places. Feed with pellets and vegetables. Breeding is easy. Beware of inbreeding to maintain color. Avoid predatory fish.

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