Neocaridina
Neocaridina shrimp (Neocaridina davidi), including Red Cherry, Bloody Mary, Blue Dream, Blue Velvet, Neon Yellow, Orange Sunkist and the Rili colors, are the easiest freshwater shrimp to keep and breed.
They adapt to a wide range of water: pH 6.5–7.5, GH 6–12 and 68–78°F. Dechlorinated tap water works, though we use remineralized RO/DI water to keep the parameters steady. Give them a fully cycled tank of 10 gallons or more, a sponge filter and plenty of moss.
With males and females together they breed on their own, and females carry eggs for about 30 days. Each shrimp lives about 1–2 years, while a healthy colony keeps going for years. Keep one color per tank, since different colors crossbreed and turn back to wild brown.
New to shrimp? Read our Neocaridina Shrimp Care Guide for water parameters, tank setup, feeding and breeding.
