Common Name: Cherry shrimp, Fire red cherry shrimp, Red cherry shrimp
Scientific Name: Neocaridina davidi
Genus: Neocaridina
Natural Habitat: Taiwan, China
Lifespan: 1-2 Years
Food Type: Herbivore
Recommended Minimum Aquarium Size: 5-10 gal
Fire red cherry shrimp are members of the neocaridina shrimp family that have been bred specifically for their vibrant red color. Rigorous culling ensures that only the highest quality specimens make it through the breeding process and into your tank.
Each order is sent with both males and females to ensure that you can continue to grow your colony. For tips on how to breed your own shrimp and to see just how easy it is, feel free to check out this post on shrimp breeding and starting your own colony.
Cherry Shrimp are perhaps the most prevalent of all aquarium shrimp species due to their hearty nature as well as their striking appearance against virtually any background. They are a fantastic option for those new to owning shrimp due to their high tolerance to different water parameters and temperatures as well as their widespread availability and low cost.
The fire red cherry shrimp makes a stunning addition to any aquarium as their bright red coloration makes them pop against any background.
In addition to being a beautiful addition to your fish tank, cherry shrimp are some of the best cleaners in the marine kingdom. They feed off of the algae (called biofilm) that grows on your plants and decorations, as well as other types of algae and decaying organic matter.
A well-kept troupe of cherry shrimp may be enough to keep your tank clean and clear with little outside help.
You can provide them additional nutrition in the form of algae wafers or specially formulated shrimp food which can be found here.
Care
Ideal Water Parameters:
Temperature: 65-80
Ideal Ph: 7.2-7.6
Hardness: Hard
GH: 8
KH: 8
TDS: 250-300
