Red Cherry Shrimp

Red Cherry Shrimp are a red color not as deep as the Bloody Mary shrimp. Red Cherry's which have red bodies and translucent legs. They readily eat prepared foods and like foraging in an established tank. 

All Neocardinia shrimp are easy to care for and will breed easily. If you want the shrimp to maintain their bright coloration, they require an aquarium with a dark substrate and a lot of plants and to feel comfortable (Dark sand and dark gravel are ideal) The addition of carotene pigments in their food is recommended. They will spend their time hanging out on plants and forage through the substrate to feed. They are a nice addition to any small aquarium composed of small non-aggressive nano fish. 

The ideal condition are temperatures between 70 F and 85 F, Ph between 6.5 and 8.5. Carbonate Hardness (KH) below 8 grains. The KH is particularly important, Neocardinia shrimp do not do well with high carbonate levels in the water, KH will increase with the addition of crushed coral shells or dolomite as a substrate. High carbonate levels will cause shrimp die off over time because it prevents them from molting.

General Hardness (GH) between 10 to 20 grains is recommended. 

Scientific Name    Neocaridina davidi

Family    Freshwater Shrimp

Natural origin    Taiwan

Origin of this specimen    Tank born and raised by AQUALOUNGE

Generation filial    F1-F3

pH range    6.0 to 8.0

Temperature range (°F)    65 to 85: best 78 to 80

Mature length (in a tank)    1 inch

Minimum tank size    1 galllon

Aquarium bred and raised