🦐 Red Fire Neocaridina Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi var. Red Fire)
🦐 Red Fire Neocaridina Shrimp Neocaridina davidi var. Red Fire
Intense Red • Hardy • Algae Cleaner
📋 The Red Fire Neocaridina Shrimp is a premium morph of Neocaridina davidi, bred for its intensely bright, uniform red coloration. Unlike the lighter Red Cherry Shrimp, Red Fire Shrimp display a solid and deeper red tone, making them stand out brilliantly in planted aquariums.
They are hardy, peaceful, and easy to care for, perfect for beginners and shrimp enthusiasts alike. With the right conditions, they breed prolifically, quickly establishing colorful colonies that help maintain a balanced, algae-free aquarium.
💡 Highlights
🔥 Solid Intense Red – Richer than Red Cherry morphs
🌿 Algae Grazer – Keeps aquariums clean
👨👩👧 Colony Builder – Thrives in groups
✅ Beginner Friendly – Hardy & prolific breeder
🐠 Community Safe – Compatible with peaceful fish
🧾 A Quick Look at the Red Fire Neocaridina Shrimp
📛 Common Name: Red Fire Neocaridina Shrimp
🔬 Scientific Name: Neocaridina davidi (Red Fire 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
