Cherry Red Shrimp
General
- Geographic Origin:
- Latin Name: , neocaridina davidi
- Other Names & Variants:
- Cherry Shrimp
- Sakura shrimp
- Red Cherries
- Red Cherry Shrimp
- Fire Cherry Shrimp
- Fire Shrimp
Characteristics
- Colors: Red
- Lifespan: 1.0 - 2.0 years
- Average Size: 1.38 inches
- Temperament: Communal
- Breeding Style: More research required
- Substrate Preference: Pebble, Pebble (fine)
- Swim Zone: Bottom
Foods
The following foods are recommended for Cherry Red Shrimp.
- Algae
- Algae Wafers
- Blanched Vegetables
- Brine Shrimp (live)
- Daphnia (frozen)
- Daphnia (live)
Water Parameters
Parameters below are based on research and fish keeping experience. Note that fish bred in captivity can adjust to different water parameters over time. Local selection may differ.
- Water Flow Preference: Normal
- pH:
6.4 - 8.0
- Temperature: 64.0°F - 83.5°F
Tank Mates
Below are recommended tank mates based on characteristics, behavior and water parameters.
The Cherry Red Shrimp is best kept in groups of 10.
- Adonis Tetra
- Apistogramma - Orange Flash
- Betta Channoides
- Black Crystal Shrimp
- Black Neon Tetra
- Bloodfin Tetra
- Blue Emperor Tetra
- Calvus Cichlid
- Cardinal Tetra
- Cenepa Red Pencilfish
- Chilli Rasbora
- Chocolate Australe Killifish
- Chocolate Gourami - Vaillant
- Clown Killifish
- Cobalt Blue Dwarf Goby
- Congo Tetra
- Crystal Shrimp
- Crystal Tetra
- Daisys Rice Fish
- Dwarf Gourami
- Ember Tetra
- Flame Tetra
- Gold Ring Danio
- Gold Tetra
- Guppy
- Harlequin Rasbora
- Honey Gourami
- King Koopa Nerite Snail
- Lampeye Tetra
- Neon Green Rasbora
- Neon Tetra
- Nothobranchius guentheri
- Odessa Barb
- Peacock Gudgeon
- Platy
- Red Minor Tetra
- Zebra Danio
References and Additional Information
- Fishkeepin World - Cherry Shrimp Care Guide & Species Profile
- The Shrimp Farm - Red Cherry shrimp (Neocaridina davidi) | Care & info
- Modest Fish - Red Cherry Shrimp Care Guide & Tank Set Up for Beginners
- Shrimp Science - Red Cherry Shrimp - Care Guide
- Aquarium Source - Cherry Shrimp Care 101: Breeding, Tank Setup, Tank Mates & More
- Shrimpy Business - Cherry Shrimp Care Guide