🦐 Blue Neocaridina Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi var. Blue)
🦐 Blue Neocaridina Shrimp Neocaridina davidi var. Blue
Blue Dream & Velvet • Hardy • Algae Cleaner
📋 The Blue Neocaridina Shrimp includes selectively bred strains of Neocaridina davidi such as Blue Dream and Blue Velvet, prized for their deep blue coloration. These shrimp create stunning contrast against planted aquariums and darker substrates.
Hardy, peaceful, and easy to breed, they are ideal for both beginner aquarists and advanced shrimp keepers. In colonies, they add both utility as algae eaters and visual beauty to any freshwater aquarium.
💡 Highlights
🎨 Deep Blue Coloration – Blue Dream & Blue Velvet morphs
🌿 Natural Algae Cleaner – Grazes on surfaces & mosses
👨👩👧 Colony Builder – Thrives in groups
✅ Beginner Friendly – Hardy & easy to breed
🐠 Peaceful – Community-safe with small fish
🧾 A Quick Look at the Blue Neocaridina Shrimp
📛 Common Name: Blue Neocaridina Shrimp, Blue Dream Shrimp, Blue Velvet Shrimp
🔬 Scientific Name: Neocaridina davidi (Blue morphs)
👨👩👧 Family: Atyidae
🌍 Origin: Taiwan (selectively bred morphs)
📏 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
⏳ Lifespan: 1 – 2 years
🍽️ Diet: Omnivore – algae, biofilm, sinking pellets, blanched vegetables
🐣 Reproduction: Readily breeds in home aquariums
