Blue Velvet Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi)
Quick facts
Scientific nameNeocaridina davidi
Care levelEasy
Reef safetyFreshwater
TemperamentPeaceful
Adult size1.5 in
Minimum tank size5
Water parametersTemp 65-78°F, pH 6.5-8.0, GH 6-12 dGH
Diet and feeding
omnivore
Keeper notes
Breeds readily in freshwater; lighter, more even blue than Blue Dream. A bright, even sky-blue morph, slightly lighter than Blue Dream. Care is identical easy Neocaridina keeping: stable hard neutral water, mature planted tank, algae and supplemental food. Copper sensitive — avoid copper meds. Keep isolated from other color morphs to maintain the line.
Log Blue Velvet Shrimp in your reef tank
Reef Trak gives you the full record on every species in your tank: acquisition date, source, photos, parameters at time of stocking, and links to maintenance and feeding events. Track Blue Velvet Shrimp alongside everything else in your reef.
