Red Cherry Shrimp
$10.00
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Red Cherry Shrimp
$10.00
Red Cherry Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi)
The classic red Cherry Shrimp is the most popular freshwater shrimp in the hobby. Hardy, peaceful, and prolific, it's the perfect introduction to shrimp keeping — constantly grazing on algae and biofilm while adding a vivid splash of red to planted and nano tanks.
Care at a Glance:
- Minimum Tank Size: 20L with plants, moss, and hiding spots
- Temperature: 18–26°C
- pH Range: 6.5–8.0
- Water Hardness: Moderate to hard (GH 6–10)
- Temperament: Peaceful, schooling
- Diet: Shrimp pellets, algae wafers, blanched spinach, biofilm grazing
- Max Size: 2.5–3.5cm
- Lifespan: 1–2 years
- Care Level: Easy
Tank Mates: Small peaceful fish such as tetras and rasboras; best in a shrimp-only or heavily planted tank for breeding.
Origin: Captive-bred variant (wild ancestors from Taiwan)