Neocaridina davidi 'Cherry Shrimp'

Aquarist: DragonFlyer

Species Profile: Neocaridina davidi

Description:   Commonly known as 'Cherry Shrimp' the normally bland in color, numerous color strains have been established. These shrimp are native to China.

Category:   Invertebrates

Global Region:   Southeast Asia

Distribution:   None

Aquarist Notes

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Genetic Line:   Aquarium Strain

Year Acquired:   2022

Acquired a group of 10+ at a club auction a few years back and they have continued to reproduce and grow as a colony since. I sometimes put them with eggs that I'm artificially hatching as they will eat the fungus and infertile eggs but otherwise don't harm fertile eggs. While they prefer hard water I have kept them fine in softer water. They do need calcium though.

Species Spawned:   Yes

They are nonstop machines. As long as they don't have predators around they do fine. Currently I have a group with Psuedomugil luminatus and they seem to do well together with plenty of hiding places. I've had them succeed even in tanks with dwarf cichlids provided there are good hiding places such as java moss.

Have Reared Fry?   Yes

I occassionally throw some shrimp food in the tank but they seem to do fine without feeding, feeding on the detritus in my planted planted tanks.

Young fish available?   Yes