Green Rili Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi)

Category: Freshwater Shrimp
Scientific Name: Neocaridina davidi
Origin: Selectively bred Neocaridina line (Rili-pattern variant)
Lighting: Moderate lighting recommended to show color contrast and transparency
Substrate: Dark inert substrate recommended for best 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

Green Rili Shrimp typically display a two-tone pattern characteristic of Rili-type Neocaridina: a colored head and tail section, with a more transparent or lightly tinted midsection (abdomen) separating them.
The colored regions often exhibit a soft to medium green hue, ranging from a lighter lime-green to a deeper natural green depending on genetics, water conditions, lighting, and diet.
Because pigmentation in Neocaridina depends on factors like mineral content, food, and tank stability, expect some variation across individuals; some may show stronger green saturation, others lighter or more transparent midsections.

General Care Behavior and Tank Conditions

Green Rili Shrimp share the hardy, adaptable nature typical of Neocaridina. They thrive in well-established, cycled aquariums with clean water, stable parameters, and plenty of biofilm and grazing surfaces (plants, wood, botanicals, driftwood). 
These shrimp are peaceful, active grazers. They scavenge for biofilm, algae, and detritus — helping maintain a healthy tank ecosystem — but also readily accept supplemental shrimp diets, algae-based foods, and blanched vegetables for balanced nutrition.

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

Use dark substrate, live plants or moss, and gentle filtration to enhance the green color contrast and make the transparent mid-section of Green Rili shrimp stand out. Frequent but gentle feeding — especially with mineral-rich foods — helps maintain pigmentation and healthy molts.

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