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Yellow Goldenback Shrimp

Yellow Goldenback Shrimp

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Yellow Goldenback Shrimp - Superior Shrimp and Aquatics
Neocaridina Shrimp

Yellow Goldenback Shrimp

A patterned yellow Neocaridina with a vivid gold dorsal stripe running the length of the body -- a two-tone pattern within the yellow spectrum that distinguishes it from solid Yellow Neocaridina.

Vivid Yellow Body Bold Gold Dorsal Stripe Two-Tone Pattern Within Yellow Spectrum Standard Goldenback Grade Beginner Friendly Breeds in Freshwater

Yellow Goldenback Shrimp are a patterned Neocaridina line carrying a vivid yellow base body with a clearly intensified gold dorsal stripe running along the spine from head to tail -- a two-tone pattern within the yellow spectrum that clearly distinguishes this line from solid Yellow Neocaridina. The dorsal stripe is brighter and more gold-saturated than the base body yellow, reading as a distinct stripe rather than a subtle tonal variation on the same colour. This is the standard Goldenback grade; the Orange Eye Yellow Goldenback is a further development of the same line with the addition of contrasting orange eyes. Hardy, beginner friendly, breeds freely in freshwater. Do not house with other Neocaridina colour variants to prevent colour reversion.

6.8-7.8pH
6-14GH
2-8KH
65-78FTemperature
What to Expect

Stripe, Colour and Behaviour

Vivid yellow body with a brighter gold dorsal stripe -- two-tone within the yellow spectrum -- the stripe runs visibly along the full dorsal line from behind the head to the base of the tail and is clearly more saturated and more gold-toned than the base body yellow. In the best specimens the stripe reads as a distinct, bright gold line against the warm yellow body -- a clearly intentional two-tone pattern rather than a textural variation. The quality of the pattern is judged by how distinctly the stripe reads against the body colour. Stripe intensity improves with selective breeding -- select most vividly striped offspring -- like all Neocaridina colour morphs, the stripe intensity and body colour saturation both improve with each generation of selective breeding in stable conditions. Identifying the most clearly striped individuals with the most vivid gold dorsal line as breeders produces progressively more defined patterning across successive generations. Dark substrate for maximum stripe visibility -- the gold dorsal stripe is most visible against dark substrate where the body yellow reads with contrast against the background and the brighter stripe reads as clearly distinct from the body. On pale substrate the yellow-on-yellow contrast of stripe and body is less apparent. Hardy and beginner friendly -- full Neocaridina tolerance -- identical care requirements to all Neocaridina. Appropriate for beginner keepers and for experienced keepers adding within-yellow pattern variety to an established display.
How to Set It Up

Getting Started

1Dark substrate and stable parameters before introduction -- black aquasoil or dark sand, pH 7.0-7.4, GH 6-8, KH 3-5, temperature 72-75F. Run for at least one week and confirm stability with daily testing before introduction.
2Drip acclimate over 45-60 minutes -- float bag for 15 minutes to temperature-equalise, then drip tank water at one drop per second for 45-60 minutes before release.
3Dense moss and established biofilm surfaces before shrimp arrive -- Java Moss, Christmas Moss, or Flame Moss provides biofilm foraging and shrimplet shelter from the first breeding cycle.
4Feed varied diet and observe colony appetite as a health indicator -- comprehensive sinking food every one to two days, remove uneaten portions within two hours. Consistent appetite across the full colony is a reliable indicator of good overall health.
Bonus Tip

Yellow Goldenback alongside Blue Dream Neocaridina on dark substrate -- kept in separate sections of a divided tank or in adjacent tanks -- creates the most immediate warm-cool pairing within the yellow-blue complementary pair available in the Neocaridina catalog. The warm yellow body and gold stripe of the Goldenback reads as maximally complementary to the cool solid blue of Blue Dream, and the striped character of the Goldenback contrasts with the even solid tone of Blue Dream to produce a form-and-colour pairing where both the colour contrast and the pattern contrast between the two morphs are simultaneously apparent.

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Ethan Cotto
Fast

Fast shipping!

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Anthony Raguine
While I was disappointed that 3 of the 10 shrimp I ordered were dead upon arrival

While I was disappointed that 3 of the 10 shrimp I ordered were dead upon arrival, I understand that the stress of shipping can have that effect. I want to note that the packaging was excellent. The bag containing the shrimp was well insulated and well cushioned. Additionally, the bag included a bit of netting for the shrimp to hold on to.

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Bruce Schepers
Arrived alive

Beautiful shrimp. All arrived alive

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Heather M
Came quickly and in overall good shape

Came quickly and in overall good shape. One of the +2's was DOA and the second +2 failed a molt within the first 24 hours - but that just in case is what the extras are there for.

Shrimp are as described and pictured - they all have nice, prominent back stripes with dustings of "gold" around the stripe on many of them. Very beautiful, deep golden color underneath the stripes that is almost orange.

I DID receive several berried females in the group of 20 - so far they've all kept at least a few eggs and all have settled into their new tank without too much stress. Hopefully shrimplets coming soon since I could see eyeballs on eggs for at least 2 of the 6 females that are berried

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Allan

Fast safe shipping, good looking shrimp.

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