Painted Fire Red 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; highest red grade with opaque color even on legs. Top-grade red Neocaridina with dense, fully opaque red covering body and legs. Care is the same as any cherry: hard stable neutral water, mature planted tank, biofilm plus quality shrimp food. Very copper sensitive — no copper medications. Cull off-color offspring to maintain the line.
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