Red cherry shrimp

Neocaridina davidi

Family : Atyidae

InvertebrateFreshwatershrimp

A small freshwater shrimp very popular in aquariums, easy to breed and available in multiple color morphs.

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Popularity

Freshwater shrimp

group keeping

Availability

Common in shops

Shop availability

IUCN Status

Least Concern

Biotope

Southeast Asia

Rivières et forêts inondées d'Indonésie, Malaisie, Thaïlande.

Description

Neocaridina davidi is a shrimp of the Atyidae family, measuring 2-3 cm. The wild form is brown/gray, but selective breeding has produced red (Red Cherry), yellow, blue, etc. varieties. It is peaceful and lives in groups. It feeds on algae, detritus, and leftover food. It breeds easily in freshwater, with females carrying eggs under the abdomen. It is an excellent cleaner for planted tanks.

Habitat

Region :

Red cherry shrimp live in slow-moving streams, rice paddies, and ponds, with dense vegetation and a leaf litter bottom. The water is soft to moderately hard, slightly acidic to neutral. They hide among plants and debris.

Distribution :

Recommended parameters

Temperature18–28 °C

pH6.5–7.5

GH4–8 °dGH

KH2–5 °dKH

NO₃

≤ 20 mg/L

PO₄

≤ 0.5 mg/L

Care

Difficulty

1/5

Diet

Omnivore

Min. tank

20 L

Min. group

Adult size

3 cm

Lifespan

2 years

Temperament

Peaceful

Propagation

Ovipare ; les femelles portent les œufs pendant 3-4 semaines, puis libèrent des larves miniatures.

Care notes

Easy to keep: temperature 18-28°C, pH 6.5-7.5, GH 4-8, KH 2-5. A well-planted tank with hiding places (moss, leaves) is ideal. Avoid predatory fish. Feed with shrimp pellets, blanched vegetables, and mineral supplements. Breeding is easy if parameters are stable. Beware of copper-containing medications.

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