🦐 Aura Blue Neocaridina Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi var. Aura Blue)
🦐 Aura Blue Neocaridina Shrimp Neocaridina davidi var. Aura Blue
Intense Red • Hardy • Algae Cleaner
📋 The Aura Blue Neocaridina Shrimp is a selectively bred morph of Neocaridina davidi, showcasing a soft pastel blue coloration with pearly undertones. Its delicate and shimmering hues stand out especially well in heavily planted aquariums.
Like other Neocaridina morphs, Aura Blues are hardy, peaceful, and beginner-friendly, making them suitable for both novice and experienced aquarists. They thrive in colonies, serve as excellent algae grazers, and breed readily in home aquariums.
💡 Highlights
🔵 Pastel Blue Body – Pearly shimmering tones
🌿 Algae Grazer – Helps maintain tank balance
👨👩👧 Colony Shrimp – Best in groups
✅ Beginner Friendly – Hardy and prolific breeder
🐠 Community Safe – Compatible with peaceful fish
🧾 A Quick Look at the Aura Blue Neocaridina Shrimp
📛 Common Name: Aura Blue Neocaridina Shrimp
🔬 Scientific Name: Neocaridina davidi (Aura Blue morph)
👨👩👧 Family: Atyidae
🌍 Origin: Taiwan (selectively bred morph)
📏 Max Size: 2.5 – 3 cm (1 – 1.2 inches)
💧 pH Range: 6.2 – 7.5
🌡️ Temperature Range: 20 – 25°C (68 – 77°F)
🧠 Care Level: Easy
💖 Temperament: Peaceful
🏠 Min Tank Size: 20 L (5+ US gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Bottom & mid-level
🧬 Captive Bred: ✅ Yes
🌿 Wild Caught: ❌ No – man-made morph
⏳ Lifespan: 1 – 2 years
🍽️ Diet: Omnivore – algae, biofilm, shrimp pellets, blanched vegetables
🐣 Reproduction: Prolific breeder in aquariums

















