Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
The most popular freshwater shrimp in the hobby. Brilliant red colour, easy to breed, and excellent algae cleaners. Available in grading from pale Cherry to deep Fire Red and Painted Fire Red.
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Water Parameters
Natural Habitat
Streams and ponds in Taiwan. Extremely adaptable to a wide range of water parameters.
Taiwan & China
Taiwan, China
Feeding
Algae, biofilm, blanched vegetables, shrimp pellets. They graze constantly on every surface.
Compatible Tank Mates
Good Matches
Avoid
Breeding
Extremely prolific. Females carry eggs under their abdomen. Babies are miniature adults — no larval stage. Self-sustaining colonies in planted tanks.
Care Tips
Will breed readily if not eaten by fish
Colour grades: Cherry < Sakura < Fire Red < Painted Fire Red
Heavily planted tanks = more babies survive
Tolerate a huge range of water parameters
Cull or separate to maintain colour quality
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