🦐 Orange Neocaridina Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi var. Orange)
🦐 Orange Neocaridina Shrimp Neocaridina davidi var. Orange
Bright Orange • Hardy & Peaceful • Algae Cleaner
📋 The Orange Neocaridina Shrimp is a selectively bred color morph of the popular Neocaridina davidi, developed for its vivid orange coloration. These shrimp are excellent algae grazers and add a bright splash of color to freshwater planted aquariums.
They are hardy, peaceful, and easy to breed, making them suitable for beginners and advanced aquarists alike. Kept in groups, they thrive in stable, well-planted tanks with gentle filtration and no aggressive tankmates.
💡 Highlights
🎨 Bright Orange Color – Vibrant morph of Neocaridina
🌿 Algae Eater – Cleans glass, plants & surfaces
👨👩👧 Colony Builder – Best kept in groups
✅ Beginner Friendly – Hardy and easy to breed
🐠 Peaceful – Safe with small, non-aggressive fish
🧾 A Quick Look at the Orange Neocaridina Shrimp
📛 Common Name: Orange Neocaridina Shrimp, Orange Sakura Shrimp
🔬 Scientific Name: Neocaridina davidi (Orange 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
⏳ Lifespan: 1 – 2 years
🍽️ Diet: Omnivore – algae, biofilm, sinking pellets, blanched vegetables
🐣 Reproduction: Readily breeds in home aquariums
