Description
Livestock Profile
Overview
- Quarantine Method Summary
- Quarantine for at least 2 weeks in a separate tank to monitor for diseases.
- Disease Sensitivity
- Low
- Medication Sensitivity
- High; avoid copper-based medications.
- Short Description
- Neocaridina davidi, commonly known as Cherry Shrimp, is a popular freshwater shrimp known for its vibrant colors and ease of care.
- Care Overview
- Cherry Shrimp are hardy and easy to care for, making them ideal for beginners. They thrive in well-planted tanks with stable water parameters.
- Compatibility Notes
- Peaceful; can be kept with small fish and other invertebrates. Avoid larger or aggressive species.
- Aquascape Notes
- Provide plenty of hiding spots with plants, rocks, and driftwood to reduce stress.
- Special Requirements
- Stable water parameters and regular water changes are essential.
- Quarantine Notes
- Monitor for signs of disease and ensure shrimp are eating well before introducing to the main tank.
Identity & Taxonomy
- Scientific Name
- Neocaridina davidi
- Genus
- Neocaridina
- Species
- davidi
- Authority Name
- Bouvier
- Authority Year
- 1904
- Primary Common Name
- Cherry Shrimp
- Slug
- neocaridina-davidi
- Native Region
- Southeast Asia
- Native Habitat
- Freshwater rivers and streams with dense vegetation
Care & Behavior
- Adult Size
- 1 – 1.5 in (2.5 – 3.8 cm)
- Lifespan
- 1 – 2 years
- Minimum Tank Size
- 5.5 gal (20.8 L)
- Feeding Frequency
- Daily
- Special Diet Notes
- Will benefit from algae and biofilm; supplement with high-quality shrimp pellets.
- Schooling Required
- No
- School Min Group
- 5
Water & Environment
- Temperature
- 68 – 79 °F (2 – 26 °C)
- pH
- 6.5 – 8
- GH
- 4 – 8
- KH
- 3 – 10
- Salinity
- 0
- Flow Level
- Low to moderate
- Lighting Level
- Moderate
- Nitrate Max
- 20
- Phosphate Max
- 0.5
Compatibility & Breeding
- Sexual Dimorphism
- Females are larger and have a more pronounced saddle.
- Plant Safe
- ✓
- Reef Safe
- ✓
- Invertebrate Safe
- ✓
- Coral Safe
- ✓
- Shrimp Safe
- ✓
- Snail Safe
- ✓
- Predatory Risk
- ×
- Fin Nipper
- ×
- Territorial
- ×
- Venomous
- ×
- Jump Risk
- ×
- Escape Risk
- ✓
- Bred In Captivity Common
- ✓
- Wild Caught Common
- ×
- Egg Layer
- ✓
- Livebearer
- ×
Quarantine
- Recommended Duration
- 14 – 30 days
- Quarantine Required
- Yes
- Observation Only
- No
- Prophylactic Treatment
- Yes
- Copper Safe
- No
- Formalin Safe
- Yes
- Praziquantel Safe
- Yes
- Methylene Blue Safe
- Yes
- Hyposalinity Safe
- No
- Freshwater Dip Safe
- Yes
- Dip Protocol Summary
- Dip in freshwater for 5 minutes to check for parasites.
- Medication Notes
- Avoid copper-based medications as they are harmful to shrimp.
- Isolation Requirements
- Isolate from other species during quarantine.
- Food Training Needed
- No
- Acclimation Notes
- Acclimate slowly to avoid shock.
- Common Qt Issues
- Ich, parasites, and bacterial infections.
- Best Practice Summary
- Maintain stable water conditions and monitor closely for any signs of stress or disease.
Common Names
| Name | Normalized Name | Language | Region | Primary | Sort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red-Blue-Red Rili | red blue red rili | en | Yes | 2 | |
| Cherry Shrimp | cherry shrimp | en | No | 1 | |
| Red Rili Shrimp | red rili shrimp | en | No | 2 |
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