{"product_id":"yellow-golden-back-shrimp","title":"Yellow Golden Back Shrimp","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"wetleaf-shrimp-guide\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a bright splash of golden yellow to your planted aquarium with Yellow Golden Back Shrimp. These peaceful Neocaridina stand out against green plants and dark substrates, and their distinctive brighter dorsal stripe gives many individuals an extra flash of colour as they forage across mosses, leaves and hardscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow Golden Back Shrimp\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eNeocaridina davidi\u003c\/em\u003e (Yellow Golden Back 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\"\u003eYellow Golden Back 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 Yellow Golden Back Shrimp\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:10px 0 0\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYellow Golden Back Shrimp are a selectively bred yellow colour variety of Neocaridina davidi. Many individuals show a brighter yellow stripe along the back, creating a striking contrast against the rest of the body. Colour and stripe intensity naturally vary between shrimp.\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 these shrimp in a mature, fully cycled aquarium with stable water conditions, mosses, plants and hiding places. A sponge filter or protected filter intake helps protect young shrimp. 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\u003eYellow Golden Back Shrimp graze on biofilm and soft algae but benefit from varied supplemental food. Feed 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 Yellow Golden Back Shrimp\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:10px 0 0\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a mature aquarium with stable conditions, Neocaridina shrimp can reproduce readily. Dense plants and mosses provide shelter for newly hatched shrimplets. Keep this yellow strain separately from other Neocaridina colours if you want to maintain more consistent yellow 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 your shrimp promptly upon arrival and acclimate carefully to differences in water chemistry and temperature. Avoid abrupt 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 Yellow Golden Back Shrimp beginner-friendly?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, once their aquarium is mature and water conditions are stable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill every shrimp have a golden back stripe?\u003c\/strong\u003e Stripe intensity varies naturally between individuals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan they live with fish?\u003c\/strong\u003e Some peaceful fish may coexist, but many fish eat baby shrimp. Shrimp-only tanks generally offer 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":44067811491923,"sku":null,"price":5.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Juvenile","offer_id":44067811524691,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1838\/5353\/files\/yellow-golden-back-shrimp-01.webp?v=1792248669","url":"https:\/\/thewetleaf.ca\/products\/yellow-golden-back-shrimp","provider":"The Wet Leaf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}