Blue Dream Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi) – A Midnight Splash of Deep Ocean Color

Category: Freshwater Shrimp
Scientific Name: Neocaridina davidi
Origin: Selectively bred in Taiwan from wild Neocaridina populations native to southern China
Lighting: Moderate lighting enhances depth and sheen of blue coloration
Substrate: Dark, inert substrate recommended for strongest coloration and comfort
Size: Juvenile/Adult

Parameters (Neocaridina Standard):
GH: 6–12
KH: 2–8
pH: 6.8–7.8

A Luxurious Shade of Night Blue

Blue Dream Shrimp are a stunning deep-blue color morph of Neocaridina davidi, bred for smooth, uniform tone and a rich midnight sheen. Their bodies display an intense, dark navy-teal glow that looks like liquid gemstone drifting through your aquascape. Unlike lighter blue varieties with transparency, high-quality Blue Dreams maintain strong shell coverage and minimal color gaps, making them one of the most desirable blue lines in the hobby.

Their visibility and constant grazing make them both functional and beautiful. They are a perfect match for heavily planted aquariums, where their deep sapphire hue creates bold contrast against vibrant greens, earthy drifts, and textured stone.

Color, Behavior, and Development

Juveniles may begin with slightly lighter tones, gradually developing into the signature deep-blue sheen as they mature. With every successful molt supported by stable water parameters, their colors tend to darken and become richer. Adults often feature a polished navy finish with subtle turquoise undertones, influenced by lighting angle and background contrast.

Blue Dream Shrimp are peaceful, social, and thrive in well-established groups. They appreciate aquascapes filled with moss, botanicals, and microhabitats that allow shrimplets to grow safely. Their constant browsing behavior supports a clean aquatic ecosystem while offering endless visual activity.

Care, Feeding, and Ideal Conditions

Like all Neocaridina, Blue Dreams excel in mature, well-cycled aquariums with gentle flow and consistent parameters. Their diet includes natural biofilm, algae, blanched vegetables, shrimp pellets, and spirulina-rich foods. Color-focused nutrition helps intensify blue pigmentation and maintain shell health. Small, routine water changes keep trace nutrients balanced while protecting the beneficial microbial layers they depend on.

Mosses, cholla wood, leaf litter, and other natural décor encourage biofilm growth and enrich the environment for juveniles. Peaceful nano fish may coexist, but species-only tanks allow true colony behavior and coloration to shine.

Breeder Pack Options

• Breeder Pack includes two males and eight females not including extras.

• Ultimate Breeder Pack includes two males and eight females not including extras along with three ounces of shrimp food one cholla wood and five almond leaves.

Bonus Tip

Keep Blue Dreams on dark aquascaping materials and feed spirulina-enhanced foods — this combination deepens their coloration dramatically, making them glow like sapphire embers under aquarium light.

Complete your shrimp order with some vibrant plants! They provide essential hiding spots and enhance the natural look of your tank, creating a healthier, more enriching environment for your shrimp. Add plants to your order for a thriving, beautiful setup!

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