Red Cherry Shrimp (Ordinary grade)

Ordinary Grade Red Cherry Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi)
A light red shrimp ideal for planted tanks, reaching up to 2.5 cm. Peaceful, hardy, and great for beginners, they thrive in water between 2026°C and are excellent algae eaters. Easy to breed in stable conditions.

Ordinary grade Red Cherry Shrimp are a popular freshwater species, valued for their adaptability and hardiness. These shrimp display a light red to pinkish colouration, providing subtle charm to planted aquariums. Their peaceful nature and algae-eating habits make them an excellent addition to a clean-up crew, while their ease of care makes them perfect for beginners.

Maximum adult size: 2.5 cm
Temperament: Peaceful, excellent for community tanks with small, non-aggressive fish
Difficulty of care: Easy, ideal for beginners
Preferred Temperature: 2026°C
Preferred pH of water: 6.58.0
Type of breeding: Live in freshwater, females carry eggs until hatching

These shrimp thrive in well-maintained tanks with plenty of live plants, mosses, and hiding spots. A stable environment with good filtration and no copper-based medications is essential. They are omnivorous scavengers, feeding on algae, biofilm, and prepared shrimp foods. Breeding is simple in a shrimp-only or community tank with stable conditions, as females readily carry and release tiny, fully formed shrimp.