Blue Dream (also called Dream Blue Velvet or Fantasy Blue Velvet) is the highest grade of Blue Velvet, with a deep sapphire-blue color. Easy care and stunning color make them one of the most popular shrimp in the hobby.
What you get: a mix of male and female shrimp, about 1/3"–1" long.
Quick facts
Common names: Blue Dream, Dream Blue Velvet, Fantasy Blue Velvet
Scientific name: Neocaridina davidi
Max size: 1.5"
pH: 6.5–7.5
GH: 6–12
KH: 0–10
TDS: 250–350 ppm
Temperature: 68–78°F
Care
- Water: hardy and adaptable to soft or hard water. GH 8 or higher brings out the best color. Dechlorinate tap water.
- Tank: fully cycled before adding shrimp. Ammonia and nitrite at 0, nitrate under 40 ppm.
- Upkeep: 10–20% water change weekly. Feed 2–3 times a week; overfeeding is the most common cause of losses.
- Breeding: with males and females together they breed on their own. Females carry eggs about 30 days; babies graze on biofilm, so a mature tank helps them survive.
- One color per tank: different Neocaridina colors crossbreed and the offspring turn back to wild brown.
For tank setup, feeding and breeding, see our Neocaridina Shrimp Care Guide.
