Blue Velvet Srhimp
General
- Geographic Origin:
- Latin Name: Neocaridina davidi
- Other Names & Variants:
Characteristics
- Colors: Blue
- Lifespan: 1.0 - 2.0 years
- Average Size: 1.75 inches
- Temperament: Communal
- Breeding Style: More research required
- Substrate Preference: Sand
- Swim Zone: Bottom
Foods
The following foods are recommended for Blue Velvet Srhimp.
- Algae
- Blanched Vegetables
- Flakes
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: Slow
- pH:
6.2 - 8.0
- Temperature: 65.0°F - 85.0°F
Tank Mates
Below are recommended tank mates based on characteristics, behavior and water parameters.
- 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
- Cobalt Blue Dwarf Goby
- Congo Tetra
- Crystal Shrimp
- Crystal Tetra
- Daisys Rice Fish
- Dwarf Gourami
- Ember Tetra
- Flame Tetra
- Gold Tetra
- Guppy
- Harlequin Rasbora
- Honey Gourami
- King Koopa Nerite Snail
- Lampeye Tetra
- Neon Green Rasbora
- Neon Tetra
- Peacock Gudgeon
- Platy
- Redeye Tetra
- Red Minor Tetra
- Rummynose Tetra
- Vampire Shrimp
- Zebra Danio