{"product_id":"black-rose-shrimp","title":"Black Rose Shrimp","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"wetleaf-shrimp-guide\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd dramatic contrast to your planted aquarium with Black Rose Shrimp. These peaceful, selectively bred Neocaridina are known for their rich charcoal-to-black coloration, which stands out against green aquatic plants and lighter substrates. Watch them forage across mosses, leaves and hardscape for biofilm and soft algae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Rose Shrimp\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eNeocaridina davidi\u003c\/em\u003e (Black Rose variety)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Selectively bred aquarium strain; precise origin unknown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–2.5 cm (0.8–1 inch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"border:1px solid #dce2e5;border-radius:8px;padding:14px;margin:18px 0\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"color:#708090;margin-top:0\"\u003eBlack Rose Shrimp Water Parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e7e9\"\u003epH\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e7e9\"\u003e6.4–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e7e9\"\u003eGH\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e7e9\"\u003e9–15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e7e9\"\u003eKH\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e7e9\"\u003e3–15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e7e9\"\u003eTDS\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e7e9\"\u003e100–300 ppm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e7e9\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e7e9\"\u003e18–26°C (64–80°F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:.9em;margin-bottom:0\"\u003eStable conditions matter more than chasing exact numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #dce2e5;padding:12px 0\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:#34444b\"\u003eAbout Black Rose Shrimp\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:10px 0 0\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlack Rose Shrimp are a selectively bred dark colour variety of Neocaridina davidi, prized for deep charcoal-to-black pigmentation. The appearance can range from smoky translucent black to nearly opaque black depending on the individual, age, lighting and background.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #dce2e5;padding:12px 0\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:#34444b\"\u003eAquarium Setup \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:10px 0 0\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep Black Rose Shrimp in a mature, fully cycled aquarium with stable water conditions, plants, mosses and hiding places. A sponge filter or protected filter intake helps safeguard shrimplets. Avoid sudden changes in water chemistry and copper-containing medications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #dce2e5;padding:12px 0\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:#34444b\"\u003eFeeding \u0026amp; Nutrition\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:10px 0 0\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlack Rose Shrimp graze on biofilm and soft algae, but benefit from varied supplemental feeding. Offer small portions and remove leftovers. Consider \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bacter-ae-glasgarten\"\u003eGlasGarten Bacter AE\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mk-breed-baby-shrimp-food-40ml\"\u003eMK-Breed Baby Shrimp Food\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/4in1-basic-mix-shrimp-lollies-glasgarten\"\u003eGlasGarten 4-in-1 Shrimp Lollies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #dce2e5;padding:12px 0\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:#34444b\"\u003eBreeding Black Rose Shrimp\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:10px 0 0\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a mature aquarium with stable conditions, Neocaridina shrimp can breed readily. Dense moss and plants provide shelter for young shrimp. Maintain a dedicated Black Rose colony and selectively breed well-coloured individuals to encourage consistent dark pigmentation in future generations. Mixing Neocaridina colour strains may result in unpredictable offspring colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #dce2e5;padding:12px 0\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:#34444b\"\u003eAcclimation \u0026amp; Live Shipping\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:10px 0 0\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspect 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #dce2e5;padding:12px 0\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:#34444b\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:10px 0 0\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre Black Rose Shrimp actually black?\u003c\/strong\u003e They are bred for dark charcoal-to-black coloration, although opacity and tone vary naturally.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they suitable for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, in a mature aquarium with stable water conditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan they live with fish?\u003c\/strong\u003e Some peaceful fish may coexist, but many fish eat baby shrimp. A shrimp-only aquarium generally offers better breeding survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin:20px 0;padding:14px;border-left:4px solid #708090;background:#f4f6f7\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:0\"\u003eNew to Keeping Shrimp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn about aquarium setup, water chemistry, feeding and breeding in our Aquascape Academy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-to-start-a-shrimp-aquarium-complete-beginner-s-guide\"\u003eRead Our Shrimp Aquarium Beginner's Guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Your Shrimp Aquarium\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bacter-ae-glasgarten\"\u003eGlasGarten Bacter AE\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mk-breed-baby-shrimp-food-40ml\"\u003eMK-Breed Baby Shrimp Food\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/4in1-basic-mix-shrimp-lollies-glasgarten\"\u003eGlasGarten Shrimp Lollies\u003c\/a\u003e for supplemental feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Wet Leaf","offers":[{"title":"Adult","offer_id":67841527218259,"sku":null,"price":5.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Juvenile","offer_id":67841527251027,"sku":null,"price":5.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1838\/5353\/files\/uuid_E270074C-3818-42EE-9BED-CA42A40B4C98_code_001_library_1_type_1_mode_1_loc_true_cap_true.jpg?v=1792698909","url":"https:\/\/thewetleaf.ca\/products\/black-rose-shrimp","provider":"The Wet Leaf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}