Cherry shrimp
Neocaridina davidi · Atyidae
Also known as Red cherry shrimp, Neocaridina
Beginner
The dwarf shrimp that breeds itself into a colony and cleans up everything.
In short: A cherry shrimp needs at least 20 L (5 US gal), water at 20–28 °C (68–82 °F) and pH 6.5–8. It is peaceful, best kept in groups of 10 or more, and rated beginner to keep.
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- Minimum tank
- 20 L (5 US gal)
- Temperature
- 20–28 °C (68–82 °F)
- pH
- 6.5–8
- Adult size
- 3 cm (1.2 in)
- Group size
- 10+
Care requirements
- Minimum tank volume
- 20 L (5 US gal)
- Temperature
- 20–28 °C (68–82 °F)
- pH
- 6.5–8
- Hardness
- 6–20 dGH
- Lifespan
- 1–2 years
- Diet
- Omnivore/detritivore — biofilm, algae, shrimp pellets, blanched veg.
- Care level
- Beginner
Origin & habitat
- Native region
- Taiwan and southern China
- Water type
- Freshwater
- Biotope
- Planted stream margins
- Natural conditions
- Stable water with some hardness for moulting; no copper.
Behaviour & stocking
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Minimum group
- 10 fish
- Swims
- Bottom
- Good tank mates
- Chili rasboraOtocinclusSnails
- Avoid
- Most fish over 5 cmCopper medicationPuffers
Breeding & difficulty
- Breeding difficulty
- Beginner
- Sexing
- Females are larger with a deeper, coloured body.
- Notes
- Females carry eggs; fry are miniature adults.
- Common ailments
- Failed moults in soft waterCopper poisoning
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