Pure. Electric. Unmistakable. Blue Jelly Shrimp bring a beautiful translucent blue colour to planted aquariums. These peaceful, captive-bred Neocaridina graze on algae and biofilm and can breed readily in a mature, stable aquarium.
Common Name: Blue Jelly ShrimpScientific Name: Neocaridina davidi (Blue Jelly variety)Origin: Selectively bred captive strainMaximum Size: 2–2.5 cm (0.8–1 inch)
Blue Jelly 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 Jelly Shrimp Blue Jelly Shrimp are a selectively bred colour variety of Neocaridina davidi. Their translucent blue colour can vary naturally from shrimp to shrimp. These peaceful freshwater invertebrates are active grazers and make an attractive addition to a mature planted aquarium.
Aquarium Setup & Care Provide a fully cycled, stable aquarium with plants, mosses, hiding spaces and plenty of surfaces for biofilm. Use a sponge filter or protect the filter intake, particularly if you plan to raise shrimplets. Avoid sudden changes in water chemistry and copper-containing medications.
Feeding & Nutrition Breeding Blue Jelly Shrimp In a mature, stable aquarium, Neocaridina can breed readily. Dense plants and moss provide shelter for shrimplets. Mixing different Neocaridina colour strains may produce unpredictable colours in later generations.
Acclimation & Shipping On arrival, inspect your shrimp and acclimate carefully to differences in temperature and water chemistry. Avoid sudden changes. Your purchase is supported by The Wet Leaf's 100% Live Arrival Guarantee, subject to the store's published terms.
Frequently Asked Questions Are Blue Jelly Shrimp beginner-friendly? Yes, in a stable, mature aquarium.Do they eat algae? They graze on soft algae and biofilm but do not replace routine aquarium maintenance.Can they live with fish? Some peaceful fish can coexist, but many fish will eat young shrimp.
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