🦐 Blue Green Emerald Neocaridina Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi var. Blue Green)
🦐 Blue Green Emerald Neocaridina Shrimp Neocaridina davidi var. Blue Green Emerald
Emerald Jewel • Hardy • Algae Cleaner
📋 Emerald Neocaridina Shrimp is a stunning selectively bred morph of Neocaridina davidi, showcasing shimmering blue-green hues with an emerald glow. Their jewel-like appearance makes them one of the most eye-catching ornamental shrimp for freshwater aquariums.
These shrimp are hardy, peaceful, and easy to breed, making them suitable for beginners as well as experienced shrimp keepers. In colonies, they provide excellent algae control while adding a brilliant splash of color to aquascapes.
💡 Highlights
💎 Emerald Blue-Green Color – Striking jewel-like tones
🌿 Algae Grazer – Natural aquarium cleaner
👨👩👧 Colony Builder – Thrives in groups
✅ Beginner Friendly – Hardy & prolific breeder
🐠 Community Safe – Compatible with peaceful fish
🧾 A Quick Look at the Blue Green Emerald Neocaridina Shrimp
📛 Common Name: Blue Green Emerald Neocaridina Shrimp
🔬 Scientific Name: Neocaridina davidi (Blue Green Emerald morph)
👨👩👧 Family: Atyidae
🌍 Origin: Taiwan (selectively bred morph)
📏 Max Size: 2.5 – 3 cm (1 – 1.2 inches)
💧 pH Range: 6.5 – 7.8
🌡️ Temperature Range: 20 – 26°C (68 – 79°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
