Fire Red Cherry Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi)

Category: Freshwater Shrimp
Scientific Name: Neocaridina davidi
Origin: Selectively bred lineage developed from wild Neocaridina davidi from Taiwan
Lighting: Moderate to strong lighting recommended to enhance visibility and highlight red pigmentation
Substrate: Dark inert substrate recommended for best color contrast and comfort
Size: Juvenile to Adult

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

What to Expect with Color

Fire Red Cherry Shrimp are bred for a consistent bright and opaque red coloration that fully covers the body. Unlike lower red grades that may show translucency or mottling Fire Reds typically display even saturation along the carapace legs and tail. In strong lighting their red tone can appear vivid and glossy especially against dark aquascape layouts.

Males may show slightly less color density due to naturally slimmer bodies while females commonly display richer coverage and a broader look. Juveniles begin lighter and gradually deepen through successive molts as long as nutrition and water stability remain strong. This line is considered a reliable red morph with a good track record of holding color across generations.

General Care Behavior and Tank Conditions

Fire Red Cherry Shrimp thrive in planted community style aquariums with stable parameters and gentle flow. They graze continuously on biofilm algae and micro foods contributing to a healthy and balanced tank environment.

To support color vibrancy provide a nutrient varied diet including shrimp specific foods spirulina enriched pellets and occasional blanched vegetables. Peaceful tankmates and a mature well cycled tank encourage confident behavior regular breeding and natural colony growth.

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

Color expression improves noticeably when shrimp are kept on a dark background with stable mineral levels and plenty of grazing surfaces. Over time select the most opaque red individuals to preserve the strongest traits in your colony.

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