{"product_id":"fire-red-shrimp","title":"Fire Red Shrimp","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"wetleaf-shrimp-guide\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring bold, vivid crimson colour to your planted aquarium with Fire Red Shrimp. These selectively bred Neocaridina are prized for their rich red pigmentation and peaceful nature. Watch them explore mosses, plants and hardscape as they graze for biofilm and soft algae, adding constant movement and colour to your freshwater aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fire Red Shrimp\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eNeocaridina davidi\u003c\/em\u003e (Fire Red variety)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Selectively bred aquarium strain\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\"\u003eFire Red 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 Fire Red Shrimp\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:10px 0 0\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eFire Red Shrimp are a selectively bred, intensely red colour grade of Neocaridina davidi. Compared with many standard Red Cherry Shrimp, Fire Reds are selected for strong, more extensive red pigmentation. Colour depth and coverage can vary by individual, age and sex.\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\u003eProvide a mature, fully cycled aquarium with stable water chemistry, live plants, mosses and hiding spaces. A sponge filter or protected filter intake helps protect shrimplets. Avoid sudden changes in water parameters 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\u003eFire Red Shrimp graze on biofilm and soft algae, but benefit from a varied supplemental diet. Feed small portions and remove uneaten food. 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 Fire Red Shrimp\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:10px 0 0\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a mature aquarium with stable conditions, Neocaridina shrimp can breed readily. Mosses and dense planting provide cover for newly hatched shrimplets. To help maintain deep red coloration over generations, keep a dedicated Fire Red colony and selectively breed well-coloured shrimp. Mixing Neocaridina colour strains may produce unpredictable offspring.\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\u003eWhat is the difference between Fire Red and Red Cherry Shrimp?\u003c\/strong\u003e Fire Red Shrimp are generally selected for deeper, more extensive red body coverage, although individual coloration varies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre Fire Red Shrimp 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 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":67841621557331,"sku":null,"price":5.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Juvenile","offer_id":67841621590099,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1838\/5353\/files\/fire_red_shrimp_652ebe8e-cf79-4232-8a84-6b825f123935.jpg?v=1792699066","url":"https:\/\/thewetleaf.ca\/products\/fire-red-shrimp","provider":"The Wet Leaf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}