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Blue Diamond Shrimp
Bring rich, deep blue colour to your planted aquarium with Blue Diamond Shrimp. These peaceful, selectively bred Neocaridina are fascinating to watch as they explore mosses, plants and hardscape in search of algae and biofilm. Their dark sapphire-like appearance stands out beautifully against green aquatic plants and lighter substrates.
Common Name: Blue Diamond ShrimpScientific Name: Neocaridina davidi (Blue Diamond variety)Origin: Taiwan (selectively bred strain)Maximum Size: 2–2.5 cm (0.8–1 inch)
Blue Diamond Shrimp Water Parameters
pH
6.4–7.5
GH
9–15
KH
3–15
TDS
100–300 ppm
Temperature
18–26°C (64–80°F)
Stable conditions matter more than chasing exact numbers.
About Blue Diamond Shrimp Blue Diamond Shrimp are a selectively bred dark blue colour variety of Neocaridina davidi. Their deep blue colour and opacity can vary between individuals and under different aquarium lighting. Peaceful and active, they graze across plants, hardscape and substrate in search of food.
Aquarium Setup & Care Provide a mature, fully cycled aquarium with stable water chemistry, plants, mosses and hiding spaces. A sponge filter or protected filter intake helps safeguard young shrimp. Avoid sudden changes in water parameters and copper-containing medications.
Feeding & Nutrition Breeding Blue Diamond Shrimp In a mature aquarium with stable conditions, Neocaridina shrimp can breed readily. Dense plants and moss offer shelter for shrimplets. Keeping Blue Diamond shrimp within their own colour line is preferable when aiming for consistent dark blue offspring; mixing different Neocaridina colour varieties may result in unpredictable colours.
Acclimation & Live Shipping Inspect your shrimp promptly on arrival and acclimate carefully to differences in temperature and water chemistry. Avoid sudden changes. Orders are supported by The Wet Leaf's 100% Live Arrival Guarantee, subject to published terms.
Frequently Asked Questions Are Blue Diamond Shrimp suitable for beginners? Yes, in a mature aquarium with stable water conditions.Do they eat algae? They graze on soft algae and biofilm but do not replace regular aquarium maintenance.Can they live with fish? Some peaceful fish may coexist, but many fish eat baby shrimp. Shrimp-only aquariums offer better breeding survival.
Complete Your Shrimp Aquarium
Explore GlasGarten Bacter AE , MK-Breed Baby Shrimp Food and GlasGarten Shrimp Lollies for supplemental feeding.
