🦐 Yellow Neocaridina Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi var. Yellow)
🦐 Yellow Neocaridina Shrimp Neocaridina davidi var. Yellow
Bright Yellow • Hardy & Peaceful • Algae Cleaner
📋 The Yellow Neocaridina Shrimp is a brightly colored morph of Neocaridina davidi, selectively bred for its intense yellow body. These shrimp provide a stunning contrast against live plants and dark substrates, making them a standout choice for aquascaped aquariums.
Hardy and peaceful, they are excellent for beginner aquarists and thrive in colonies. They are also prolific breeders, quickly building colorful shrimp populations in stable tanks.
💡 Highlights
🎨 Vibrant Yellow Color – Striking against green plants
🌿 Natural Algae Eater – Cleans surfaces & moss
👨👩👧 Colony Shrimp – Best kept in groups
✅ Beginner Friendly – Hardy and easy to breed
🐠 Peaceful – Safe with small community fish
🧾 A Quick Look at the Yellow Neocaridina Shrimp
📛 Common Name: Yellow Neocaridina Shrimp, Yellow Sakura Shrimp
🔬 Scientific Name: Neocaridina davidi (Yellow 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
