Add a splash of vibrant red to your freshwater aquarium with Red Cherry Shrimp. These peaceful, hardy Neocaridina are a favourite among shrimp keepers for their beautiful colour, lively grazing behaviour and ability to breed in stable planted aquariums. They are a rewarding choice for beginners and experienced aquascapers alike.
Common Name: Red Cherry ShrimpScientific Name: Neocaridina davidi (Red Cherry variety)Origin: Taiwan (selectively bred strain)Maximum Size: 2–2.5 cm (0.8–1 inch)
Red Cherry 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 Red Cherry Shrimp Red Cherry Shrimp are a popular selectively bred red colour variety of Neocaridina davidi. Their red colour can range from translucent red to deeper tones depending on the individual and breeding grade. Peaceful and active, they spend much of the day exploring aquarium plants and surfaces for food.
Aquarium Setup & Care Keep Red Cherry Shrimp in a mature, fully cycled aquarium with stable water chemistry, plants, mosses and hiding places. Use a sponge filter or protect filter intakes, especially when raising young shrimp. Avoid sudden parameter changes and copper-containing medications.
Feeding & Nutrition Breeding Red Cherry Shrimp In a stable, mature aquarium, Red Cherry Shrimp can breed readily. Females carry eggs beneath the abdomen until the young hatch as miniature shrimp. Moss and dense planting offer shrimplets cover. Mixing different Neocaridina colour lines can result in unpredictable offspring colours over time.
Acclimation & Live Shipping Check your shrimp promptly upon 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 Red Cherry Shrimp good for beginners? Yes, in an established aquarium with stable conditions.Do they eat algae? They graze on soft algae and biofilm, but they do not replace regular aquarium maintenance.Can they live with fish? Some peaceful fish may coexist, but many fish eat baby shrimp. Shrimp-only tanks are best for maximizing breeding survival.
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