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}\n    .ssa-pd .policy-bar a:hover { background:#F40909 !important; }\n  \n  \u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ssa-pd\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"hero\"\u003e\n    \u003cstyle\u003e.ssa-pd .hero::before{content:\"\u0026#129424;\";}\u003c\/style\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"hero-tag\"\u003eNeocaridina Shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch1\u003eYellow Goldenback Shrimp (Thick Backline)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"hero-sub\"\u003eA Yellow Goldenback variant with a noticeably wider, bolder gold dorsal stripe that reads as more graphic and more immediately striking than the standard Goldenback line. The stripe is the feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"feature-pills\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"fpill\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Vivid Yellow Body\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"fpill\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Thick Prominent Gold Dorsal Stripe\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"fpill\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Neocaridina davidi\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"fpill\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e pH 6.8–7.8\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"fpill\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Distinct Backline Variant\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"fpill\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Breeds True\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"body-wrap\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYellow Goldenback Shrimp (Thick Backline)\u003c\/strong\u003e are a selectively developed variant within the Goldenback line where the gold dorsal stripe has been bred to a noticeably greater width than in standard or even S-grade Goldenback stock. The yellow body colouration is consistent with the Goldenback morph, but the stripe is the defining feature here: wider, more prominent, and bolder in its relationship to the surrounding yellow body. Where the standard Goldenback stripe reads as an accent on a yellow body, the thick backline variant reads as a graphic element that anchors the shrimp's appearance and is the first thing the eye goes to. The contrast between the gold stripe and the yellow body is amplified by the stripe's width -- a wider stripe produces a stronger colour differential that reads at a greater distance and holds attention more effectively in a mixed display. Hardy, beginner friendly, and fully viable on standard Neocaridina parameters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"stat-row\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"stat-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"stat-value\"\u003e6.8–7.8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"stat-label\"\u003epH\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"stat-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"stat-value\"\u003e6–14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"stat-label\"\u003eGH (dGH)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"stat-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"stat-value\"\u003e2–8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"stat-label\"\u003eKH (dKH)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"stat-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"stat-value\"\u003e65–78°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"stat-label\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cspan class=\"section-label\"\u003eColour \u0026amp; Pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eThe Thick Backline\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bullet-list\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"bl-item\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNoticeably wider gold dorsal stripe than standard or S-grade Goldenback -- the defining characteristic of this variant.\u003c\/strong\u003e The thick backline variant is selected specifically for stripe width rather than stripe brightness or body colour depth alone. The wider stripe occupies a greater proportion of the dorsal surface, producing a bolder and more commanding two-tone pattern. In the best specimens the stripe is continuous, evenly wide from head to tail, and clearly differentiated in both width and intensity from the surrounding yellow body.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"bl-item\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe stripe reads as the primary visual element rather than a secondary accent.\u003c\/strong\u003e In standard Goldenback the yellow body and the gold stripe are in approximate visual balance, with the stripe as an accent detail on a yellow ground. In the thick backline variant the relationship shifts: the width of the stripe makes it the primary colour element, with the yellow body reading as the field against which the stripe sits. This reversal of visual emphasis produces a more graphic and more immediately striking appearance than standard Goldenback patterning.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"bl-item\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistinct from S Grade and SSS Goldenback, which prioritise stripe brightness and body opacity.\u003c\/strong\u003e The standard grading progression in the Goldenback line rewards brightness of the stripe and density of the body yellow. The thick backline variant is selected for a different quality: stripe width. A thick backline specimen may not have the most intensely bright stripe of an SSS grade, but the width of the stripe produces a visual impact that narrow-stripe high-grade specimens cannot replicate. Both lines are valid; they are different expressions of the Goldenback morph.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"bl-item\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDark substrate maximises the two-tone contrast between body and stripe.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine dark substrate including black sand or dark gravel provides the visual foundation that makes the yellow body and gold stripe read most clearly. On pale substrate the yellow body blends into the surroundings and the stripe contrast is reduced. Dark substrate is the most impactful single setup choice for displaying this morph.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"bl-item\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreeds true in a dedicated colony -- isolate from other Neocaridina morphs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick backline Goldenbacks maintained as a single-morph colony will produce offspring expressing the characteristic wide stripe reliably. Housing with other Neocaridina morphs produces offspring reverting toward wild-type colouration over successive generations. Isolate from all Goldenback grade variants as well as other morphs to maintain stripe width consistency across generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cspan class=\"section-label\"\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eStandard Neocaridina Parameters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"bullet-list\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"bl-item\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard Neocaridina parameters throughout.\u003c\/strong\u003e pH 6.8 to 7.8, GH 6 to 14, KH 2 to 8, temperature 65 to 78°F. Dechlorinated tap water suitable in most regions. No RO water, active substrate, or specialised mineralisation required.\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"bl-item\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVaried diet supports colour expression and colony health.\u003c\/strong\u003e Consistent feeding with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/food-parent\"\u003eSnowflake Food\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/food-parent\"\u003eVeggie Wafers\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/botanicals-parent\" title=\"Aquarium botanicals | leaves, pods \u0026amp; natural decor – superior shrimp \u0026amp; aquatics\" aria-label=\"Aquarium botanicals | leaves, pods \u0026amp; natural decor – superior shrimp \u0026amp; aquatics\"\u003eAlmond Leaves\u003c\/a\u003e for biofilm supports both stripe colour quality and reproductive success. Spirulina-rich foods are particularly beneficial for maintaining the gold tone of the stripe.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"tip-box\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"tip-label\"\u003eDisplay Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe thick backline Goldenback in a mixed display reads most effectively alongside morphs where the stripe provides a clear structural contrast. Paired with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/neocaridina-shrimp-parent\" title=\"Neocaridina shrimp | colorful freshwater clean-up crew – superior shrimp \u0026amp; aquatics\" aria-label=\"Neocaridina shrimp | colorful freshwater clean-up crew – superior shrimp \u0026amp; aquatics\"\u003eBlack Rose Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e the gold stripe reads against near-black bodies with exceptional clarity, and the width of the stripe makes it visible from a distance where a standard Goldenback stripe would be lost. Paired with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/neocaridina-shrimp-parent\" title=\"Neocaridina shrimp | colorful freshwater clean-up crew – superior shrimp \u0026amp; aquatics\" aria-label=\"Neocaridina shrimp | colorful freshwater clean-up crew – superior shrimp \u0026amp; aquatics\"\u003eBlue Dream Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e the warm yellow-gold against cool blue produces a complementary colour contrast that shows both the stripe and the body yellow at their most vivid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/neocaridina-shrimp-parent\" class=\"cta-block\" title=\"Neocaridina shrimp | colorful freshwater clean-up crew – superior shrimp \u0026amp; aquatics\" aria-label=\"Neocaridina shrimp | colorful freshwater clean-up crew – superior shrimp \u0026amp; aquatics\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cta-icon\"\u003e🦐\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cta-text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrowse more Neocaridina shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore the full Goldenback line and the complete Neocaridina spectrum. 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