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The intensity of the blue colouration is most spectacular in dominant males, where the entire body appears to glow with an almost neon blue luminosity. Females and juveniles are silver-grey with faint markings. 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Like all nerite-type snails, it is a highly effective algae grazer that keeps aquarium glass and surfaces spotless, all while adding a touch of understated elegance to any planted or community tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite Helmet Snail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eNeritina\u003c\/em\u003e sp.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 – 1 inch (1.5 – 2.5 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 – 3 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner – Easy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompletely peaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe White Helmet Snail features a smooth, rounded shell in clean white to off-white tones, sometimes with subtle grey or cream patterning. Its helmet-like shape sits low and compact on surfaces as it grazes, giving it a tidy, polished appearance. Against dark substrates or green plants, the white shell creates a beautiful contrast that makes these snails a decorative as well as functional addition to any aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWater Parameters \u0026amp; Tank Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72 – 82°F (22 – 28°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.0 – 8.0 (slightly alkaline water supports shell health)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Hardness (GH):\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 – 20 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for tanks from 5 gallons and up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate — encourages algae growth for grazing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the tank covered — nerite-type snails can climb out of open tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Feeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary diet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Algae on glass, rocks, driftwood, and plant leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplemental feeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Algae wafers and blanched vegetables (zucchini, spinach, cucumber)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShell health:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cuttlebone or crushed coral helps maintain strong shells in softer water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; Tank Mates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompletely peaceful and compatible with virtually all aquarium inhabitants:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll community fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDwarf shrimp (Neocaridina, Caridina)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther snail species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid housing with snail-eating species such as pufferfish, assassin snails, or loaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all nerite-type snails, White Helmet Snails require brackish or saltwater conditions to successfully reproduce, so they will not overpopulate a freshwater aquarium. They may deposit small white eggs on hard surfaces, but these will not hatch in freshwater — making them a perfect, population-controlled algae cleaner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWhite Helmet Snail\u003c\/strong\u003e is a clean, elegant, and hardworking addition to any aquarium — a natural algae controller that brings a touch of minimalist beauty to your tank. Simple, effective, and always on the job.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquapets ( KowloonAquarium)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45704288731409,"sku":"","price":4.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/9225\/6785\/products\/chrome_mEap6jCXKG.png?v=1670603401"},{"product_id":"neocaridina-davidi-bloody-mary","title":"Bloody Mary Shrimp ( Neocaridina Davidi )","description":"\u003cp\u003eRich, velvety, and absolutely stunning — the \u003cstrong\u003eBloody Mary Shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eNeocaridina davidi\u003c\/em\u003e var.) is one of the most prized colour variants in the Neocaridina family. Named for its deep, wine-red to blood-red colouration, this shrimp is a showstopper in any planted aquarium. Hardy, easy to breed, and endlessly fascinating to watch, the Bloody Mary is a favourite among shrimp enthusiasts of all experience levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloody Mary Shrimp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eNeocaridina davidi\u003c\/em\u003e var.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTaiwan (selectively bred)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 – 2.5 cm (0.8 – 1 inch)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 – 2 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful; non-aggressive omnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bloody Mary Shrimp is distinguished by its deep, translucent red colouration — richer and more wine-toned than the standard Red Cherry Shrimp. The body has a beautiful see-through quality, with the red pigment saturating the entire shrimp including the legs and antennae. Higher-grade individuals display a more intense, opaque red that is truly breathtaking against a dark substrate or lush green plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 – 26°C (64 – 80°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.6 – 7.6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Hardness (GH):\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 – 15\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarbonate Hardness (KH):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 – 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTDS:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 – 300\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 10 gallons; nano tanks work well for a colony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTank Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBloody Mary Shrimp thrive in well-established, heavily planted aquariums. They love grazing on biofilm, algae, and decaying plant matter. Ideal setup includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense planting with mosses (Java moss, Christmas moss) for grazing and hiding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark substrate to enhance their red colouration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGentle filtration — a sponge filter is ideal to prevent shrimp from being sucked in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriftwood and leaf litter (Indian almond leaves) for biofilm and tannins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Feeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBloody Mary Shrimp are omnivores and excellent scavengers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStaple:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-quality shrimp pellets or wafers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreats:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blanched vegetables (zucchini, spinach, cucumber), algae wafers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural grazing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Biofilm, algae, and decaying plant matter in a mature tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed small amounts every 1–2 days; remove uneaten food within 24 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; Tank Mates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest kept in a species-only tank or with very peaceful, small tank mates:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther Neocaridina shrimp varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall nano fish (Chili Rasboras, Ember Tetras, Pygmy Corydoras)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnails (Nerite, Mystery, Ramshorn)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid any fish large enough to eat them. Even peaceful fish may snack on shrimp if given the opportunity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBloody Mary Shrimp are easy to breed in a well-maintained aquarium. Females carry a clutch of 20–30 eggs under their tail for approximately 3–4 weeks until the miniature shrimp hatch fully formed. No special setup is needed — a stable, mature tank with good water quality is all it takes. Colonies grow quickly and are a joy to watch develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBloody Mary Shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e is a gem of the planted aquarium world — vibrant, easy to keep, and endlessly rewarding. Whether you're building your first shrimp colony or adding a splash of deep red to an established tank, this is a shrimp you won't want to be without.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquapets ( KowloonAquarium)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44021341913361,"sku":"","price":6.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/9225\/6785\/products\/IMG_6202_1200x1200_82c957f6-250b-4e60-b40f-6839fe29eea5.webp?v=1681804482"},{"product_id":"neocaridina-davidi-fire-red","title":"Fire Red Shrimp (Neocaridina Davidi)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreshwater Fire Red Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a selectively bred variety of the common Cherry Shrimp. It is one of the most popular freshwater dwarf shrimp in the aquarium hobby due to its vibrant color and ease of care \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishiotherapy.ca\/products\/fire-red-shrimp-neocaridina-davidi?_fid=370de002f\u0026amp;_pos=65\u0026amp;_ss=c\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/madshrimp.com\/blogs\/news\/shrimp-fact-fire-red\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeocaridina davidi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (previously classified as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeocaridina heteropoda\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aqualog.de\/lexikon\/neocaridina-davidi-fire-red-n-heteropoda\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/aquaml.com\/s\/Neocaridina_davidi.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This specific variety was developed through selective breeding in Taiwan and Japan, with the aim of achieving a deep, solid red coloration that covers the entire body, including the legs \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/madshrimp.com\/blogs\/news\/shrimp-fact-fire-red\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/aquaml.com\/s\/Neocaridina_davidi.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Small, typically growing to about 1 to 1.6 inches (2.5–4 cm). Females are usually larger and more intensely colored than males \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishiotherapy.ca\/products\/fire-red-shrimp-neocaridina-davidi?_fid=370de002f\u0026amp;_pos=65\u0026amp;_ss=c\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/acquarioshop.it\/it\/caridine-e-neocaridine\/1790-neocaridina-davidi-sakura-fire-red-5802025640176.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A \"true\" Fire Red is distinguished from lower grades (like Cherry or Sakura) by having a solid, opaque red shell with no transparent patches. The legs are also completely red \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishiotherapy.ca\/products\/fire-red-shrimp-neocaridina-davidi?_fid=370de002f\u0026amp;_pos=65\u0026amp;_ss=c\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/madshrimp.com\/blogs\/news\/shrimp-fact-fire-red\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Minimum of 5 gallons \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishiotherapy.ca\/products\/fire-red-shrimp-neocaridina-davidi?_fid=370de002f\u0026amp;_pos=65\u0026amp;_ss=c\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e They are very adaptable, but thrive in temperatures between 64-84°F (18-29°C) and a pH of 6.0-8.0. Stable water conditions are more critical than exact numbers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishiotherapy.ca\/products\/fire-red-shrimp-neocaridina-davidi?_fid=370de002f\u0026amp;_pos=65\u0026amp;_ss=c\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aqualog.de\/lexikon\/neocaridina-davidi-fire-red-n-heteropoda\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSetup:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A planted tank with mosses and hardscape (like Cholla wood or Indian Almond leaves) is ideal. This provides grazing surfaces for biofilm, which is their primary food source \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishiotherapy.ca\/products\/fire-red-shrimp-neocaridina-davidi?_fid=370de002f\u0026amp;_pos=65\u0026amp;_ss=c\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Very easy. They are excellent for beginners \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishiotherapy.ca\/products\/fire-red-shrimp-neocaridina-davidi?_fid=370de002f\u0026amp;_pos=65\u0026amp;_ss=c\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/madshrimp.com\/blogs\/news\/shrimp-fact-fire-red\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Omnivores. They primarily eat algae and biofilm. In an aquarium, they should be fed high-quality shrimp food, blanched vegetables (like zucchini or spinach), and will also benefit from eating their own molted exoskeleton for the minerals \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishiotherapy.ca\/products\/fire-red-shrimp-neocaridina-davidi?_fid=370de002f\u0026amp;_pos=65\u0026amp;_ss=c\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/acquarioshop.it\/it\/caridine-e-neocaridine\/1790-neocaridina-davidi-sakura-fire-red-5802025640176.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBehavior:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful and social. They do best in groups. While they can be kept with small, non-aggressive fish, they breed best in a species-only tank where they feel safe and exhibit curious, active behavior \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishiotherapy.ca\/products\/fire-red-shrimp-neocaridina-davidi?_fid=370de002f\u0026amp;_pos=65\u0026amp;_ss=c\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFire Red shrimp are prolific breeders. As long as the tank is stable and there is a mix of males and females, they will breed readily. Females carry the eggs under their abdomen for about 20-30 days before tiny, fully-formed shrimplets hatch \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/madshrimp.com\/blogs\/news\/shrimp-fact-fire-red\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/acquarioshop.it\/it\/caridine-e-neocaridine\/1790-neocaridina-davidi-sakura-fire-red-5802025640176.html\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aquapets ( KowloonAquarium)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44021341946129,"sku":"","price":4.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/9225\/6785\/products\/Painted-Fire-Red-Cherry-Shrimp-3_1946x_27052ad8-edac-4d3b-8725-85b3661cb03c.webp?v=1668836882"},{"product_id":"neocaridina-david-sunkist-orange","title":"Sunkist Orange Shrimp (Neocaridina David )","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Sunkist Orange Shrimp is a popular and colorful freshwater dwarf shrimp, known scientifically as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeocaridina davidi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquaticsunlimited.com\/product\/shrimp-fw-sunkist-orange-neocaridina-davidi-var-orange\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/enviroliteracy.org\/animals\/how-do-you-breed-sunkist-orange-shrimp\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.garnelio.de\/en\/orange-fire-shrimp-sakura-sunkist-shrimp-neocaridina-davidi-orange\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It is a selectively bred color variant of the same species as the common Red Cherry Shrimp, developed for its bright, vibrant orange hue \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buceplant.com\/collections\/fauna\/products\/sunkist-orange-shrimp?_pos=4\u0026amp;_fid=58c48e6ce\u0026amp;_ss=c\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hygger-online.com\/flashy-sunkist-shrimp-a-scavenger-in-aquariums\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere is a detailed overview of its characteristics, care requirements, and breeding habits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Overview \u0026amp; Appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Sunkist Orange Shrimp, Orange Sakura Shrimp, Orange Pumpkin Shrimp \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/enviroliteracy.org\/animals\/how-do-you-breed-sunkist-orange-shrimp\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bunnycart.com\/fishes\/orange-sakura-shrimp?add_to_wishlist=5246\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Taiwan; most shrimp in the hobby are commercially bred \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquaticsunlimited.com\/product\/shrimp-fw-sunkist-orange-neocaridina-davidi-var-orange\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.garnelio.de\/en\/orange-fire-shrimp-sakura-sunkist-shrimp-neocaridina-davidi-orange\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Adults typically reach 1 to 1.5 inches (2.5–4 cm). Females grow slightly larger and are often more intensely colored than males \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquaticsunlimited.com\/product\/shrimp-fw-sunkist-orange-neocaridina-davidi-var-orange\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/enviroliteracy.org\/animals\/how-do-you-breed-sunkist-orange-shrimp\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hygger-online.com\/flashy-sunkist-shrimp-a-scavenger-in-aquariums\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLifespan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Under optimal conditions, they live for about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 to 2 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/enviroliteracy.org\/animals\/how-do-you-breed-sunkist-orange-shrimp\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/topickaquarium.com\/collections\/neocaridina-shrimp\/products\/sunkist-shrimp\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tank Requirements \u0026amp; Water Parameters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis species is considered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003every hardy and ideal for beginners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but stable water conditions are crucial for their health \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquaticsunlimited.com\/product\/shrimp-fw-sunkist-orange-neocaridina-davidi-var-orange\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.garnelio.de\/en\/orange-fire-shrimp-sakura-sunkist-shrimp-neocaridina-davidi-orange\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishyhub.com\/product-detail\/sunkist-orange-shrimp-neocaridina-davidi-sp-10864\/null\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: A minimum of 5 gallons is recommended for a small colony. A 10-gallon tank is better as it provides a more stable environment \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquaticsunlimited.com\/product\/shrimp-fw-sunkist-orange-neocaridina-davidi-var-orange\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buceplant.com\/collections\/fauna\/products\/sunkist-orange-shrimp?_pos=4\u0026amp;_fid=58c48e6ce\u0026amp;_ss=c\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/enviroliteracy.org\/do-orange-shrimp-breed-easily\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquaticsunlimited.com\/product\/shrimp-fw-sunkist-orange-neocaridina-davidi-var-orange\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.garnelio.de\/en\/orange-fire-shrimp-sakura-sunkist-shrimp-neocaridina-davidi-orange\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hygger-online.com\/flashy-sunkist-shrimp-a-scavenger-in-aquariums\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 68–78°F (20–26°C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 6.5–8.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral Hardness (GH)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 4–8 dGH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: The tank must be fully cycled with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0 ppm ammonia and 0 ppm nitrite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Nitrates should be kept below 20 ppm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquaticsunlimited.com\/product\/shrimp-fw-sunkist-orange-neocaridina-davidi-var-orange\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/enviroliteracy.org\/animals\/how-do-you-breed-sunkist-orange-shrimp\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. A \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esponge filter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is highly recommended as it provides gentle flow and will not suck up baby shrimp \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/enviroliteracy.org\/animals\/how-do-you-breed-sunkist-orange-shrimp\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hygger-online.com\/flashy-sunkist-shrimp-a-scavenger-in-aquariums\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Diet \u0026amp; Feeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunkist Orange Shrimp are omnivorous scavengers that spend most of their time grazing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hygger-online.com\/flashy-sunkist-shrimp-a-scavenger-in-aquariums\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Their diet should include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlgae and Biofilm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: The primary food source in a mature, planted tank \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buceplant.com\/collections\/fauna\/products\/sunkist-orange-shrimp?_pos=4\u0026amp;_fid=58c48e6ce\u0026amp;_ss=c\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishyhub.com\/product-detail\/sunkist-orange-shrimp-neocaridina-davidi-sp-10864\/null\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplemental Foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: High-quality shrimp pellets, algae wafers, and blanched vegetables like spinach or zucchini \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquaticsunlimited.com\/product\/shrimp-fw-sunkist-orange-neocaridina-davidi-var-orange\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/enviroliteracy.org\/do-orange-shrimp-breed-easily\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Avoid overfeeding. Offer only a small amount of food that can be consumed in a few hours. Also, avoid any tank products containing copper, as it is toxic to shrimp \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bunnycart.com\/fishes\/orange-sakura-shrimp?add_to_wishlist=5246\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishyhub.com\/product-detail\/sunkist-orange-shrimp-neocaridina-davidi-sp-10864\/null\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Behavior \u0026amp; Tank Mates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese shrimp are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epeaceful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and active foragers. They are social animals and should be kept in groups of at least 3–10 individuals to feel secure and display natural behavior \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquaticsunlimited.com\/product\/shrimp-fw-sunkist-orange-neocaridina-davidi-var-orange\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/enviroliteracy.org\/do-orange-shrimp-breed-easily\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal Tank Mates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Small, peaceful fish such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOtocinclus catfish, Ember Tetras, Corydoras catfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and snails \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquaticsunlimited.com\/product\/shrimp-fw-sunkist-orange-neocaridina-davidi-var-orange\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hygger-online.com\/flashy-sunkist-shrimp-a-scavenger-in-aquariums\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/enviroliteracy.org\/do-orange-shrimp-breed-easily\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Mates to Avoid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Large or aggressive fish like cichlids, angelfish, and bettas, which may eat or harass the shrimp \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquaticsunlimited.com\/product\/shrimp-fw-sunkist-orange-neocaridina-davidi-var-orange\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hygger-online.com\/flashy-sunkist-shrimp-a-scavenger-in-aquariums\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Breeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most appealing aspects of Sunkist Orange Shrimp is that they \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebreed very easily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in a home aquarium \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/enviroliteracy.org\/do-orange-shrimp-breed-easily\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishyhub.com\/product-detail\/sunkist-orange-shrimp-neocaridina-davidi-sp-10864\/null\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreeding Process\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: If the tank has both males and females with stable, high-quality water, they will breed prolifically. Females will carry 20-40 yellow eggs under their abdomen for about 30 days \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/enviroliteracy.org\/animals\/how-do-you-breed-sunkist-orange-shrimp\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.garnelio.de\/en\/orange-fire-shrimp-sakura-sunkist-shrimp-neocaridina-davidi-orange\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBaby Shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: The young hatch as miniature versions of the adults and require no special care, provided they have plenty of hiding places (like Java moss) to avoid being eaten by fish \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tfhdigital.com\/tfh\/october_2014\/?pg=73\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.garnelio.de\/en\/orange-fire-shrimp-sakura-sunkist-shrimp-neocaridina-davidi-orange\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Note on Crossbreeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Sunkist Orange Shrimp are the same species as other popular shrimp like Red Cherry and Blue Velvet. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey can interbreed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and the offspring will typically be less colorful, often reverting to a wild-type brown color. To preserve the vibrant orange line, it is best to keep them only with other Sunkist Orange Shrimp \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquaticsunlimited.com\/product\/shrimp-fw-sunkist-orange-neocaridina-davidi-var-orange\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/enviroliteracy.org\/animals\/how-do-you-breed-sunkist-orange-shrimp\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/enviroliteracy.org\/do-orange-shrimp-breed-easily\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aquapets ( KowloonAquarium)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44021341978897,"sku":"","price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/9225\/6785\/products\/sunkistshrimp.jpg?v=1668836774"},{"product_id":"neocaridina-davidi-golden-back-yellow","title":"Golden Back Yellow Shrimp (Neocaridina Davidi)","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Yellow Golden Back Shrimp is a selectively bred color variant of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeocaridina davidi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e species (often called Cherry Shrimp). It is a favorite among aquarists because it combines the hardy nature of its species with a vibrant, high-grade appearance \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sfaquaticstore.com\/product-page\/sf-aquatic-10-yellow-golden-back-neocaridina-shrimps\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.whitlynaquatics.com\/collections\/fw-shrimp\/products\/yellow-goldenback-shrimp-neocaridina-sp\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Species \u0026amp; Appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeocaridina davidi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sfaquaticstore.com\/product-page\/sf-aquatic-10-yellow-golden-back-neocaridina-shrimps\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/products\/cherry-shrimp-golden-back-yellow\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Yellow Golden Back Shrimp, Golden Back Shrimp, Yellow Cherry Shrimp \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.whitlynaquatics.com\/collections\/fw-shrimp\/products\/yellow-goldenback-shrimp-neocaridina-sp\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/products\/cherry-shrimp-golden-back-yellow\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Feature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: The defining trait is a bright, solid golden or neon-yellow \"racing stripe\" running down its back, contrasting with its lighter yellow body. Lower lighting and a dark substrate can help them achieve the most vibrant colors \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sfaquaticstore.com\/product-page\/sf-aquatic-10-yellow-golden-back-neocaridina-shrimps\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aqleisure.com\/index.php?route=product\/product\u0026amp;path=87_97_160\u0026amp;product_id=1108\u0026amp;limit=16\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: They typically grow to about 1 to 1.5 inches (2.5 - 4 cm) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sfaquaticstore.com\/product-page\/sf-aquatic-10-yellow-golden-back-neocaridina-shrimps\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.whitlynaquatics.com\/collections\/fw-shrimp\/products\/yellow-goldenback-shrimp-neocaridina-sp\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Water Parameters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStable water conditions are crucial for their health and breeding success. Below is a compiled list of recommended parameters, though many sources agree they are adaptable as long as changes are gradual \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sfaquaticstore.com\/product-page\/sf-aquatic-10-yellow-golden-back-neocaridina-shrimps\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sfaquaticstore.com\/neocaridina-s-water-parameters\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/products\/cherry-shrimp-golden-back-yellow\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-scroll-area ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within _1210dd7 c03cafe9\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-scroll-area__gutters\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-scroll-area__horizontal-gutter\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-scroll-area__vertical-gutter\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e64°F – 78°F (18°C – 26°C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH Level\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.5 – 7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral Hardness (GH)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 – 8 dGH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarbonate Hardness (KH)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 – 10 dKH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Dissolved Solids (TDS)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e150 – 250 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tank Setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: A minimum of 5 to 10 gallons is recommended. Larger tanks provide more stable water conditions, which is beneficial for a growing colony \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sfaquaticstore.com\/product-page\/sf-aquatic-10-yellow-golden-back-neocaridina-shrimps\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cloningaquapets.com\/products\/shrimp-golden-back-single\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aqleisure.com\/index.php?route=product\/product\u0026amp;path=87_97_160\u0026amp;product_id=1108\u0026amp;limit=16\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: An inert substrate like fine sand or gravel is ideal. A dark substrate is often preferred as it makes their yellow coloration \"pop\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cloningaquapets.com\/ml\/collections\/fish-and-shrimps\/products\/golden-back-aqauarium-live-shrimp\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.whitlynaquatics.com\/collections\/fw-shrimp\/products\/yellow-goldenback-shrimp-neocaridina-sp\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/products\/cherry-shrimp-golden-back-yellow\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquascaping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Provide plenty of live plants (Java Moss, Anubias), driftwood, and cholla wood. These create grazing surfaces for biofilm and offer essential hiding spots, especially for baby shrimp \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cloningaquapets.com\/ml\/collections\/fish-and-shrimps\/products\/golden-back-aqauarium-live-shrimp\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/products\/cherry-shrimp-golden-back-yellow\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFiltration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: A sponge filter is the gold standard. It provides gentle flow and will not suck up baby shrimp \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sfaquaticstore.com\/product-page\/sf-aquatic-10-yellow-golden-back-neocaridina-shrimps\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/products\/cherry-shrimp-golden-back-yellow\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Diet \u0026amp; Feeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYellow Golden Back Shrimp are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eomnivorous scavengers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. In a well-established, planted tank, they will spend most of their time grazing on biofilm and algae \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sfaquaticstore.com\/product-page\/sf-aquatic-10-yellow-golden-back-neocaridina-shrimps\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/world.taobao.com\/lang\/zh-tw\/goods\/12437043.htm\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplemental Food\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: If the tank is new or the colony is large, supplement with high-quality shrimp pellets, algae wafers, or blanched vegetables like spinach or zucchini \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cloningaquapets.com\/products\/shrimp-golden-back-single\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/products\/cherry-shrimp-golden-back-yellow\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Be careful not to overfeed. Only offer small amounts once a day and remove any uneaten food to prevent water quality issues \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sfaquaticstore.com\/product-page\/sf-aquatic-10-yellow-golden-back-neocaridina-shrimps\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Breeding \u0026amp; Social Behavior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: They are prolific and easy to breed. Once a colony is established with both males and females, they will breed naturally. A female will carry fertilized eggs under her tail (becoming \"berried\") for about 30 days before they hatch into miniature versions of the adults \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sfaquaticstore.com\/product-page\/sf-aquatic-10-yellow-golden-back-neocaridina-shrimps\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aqleisure.com\/index.php?route=product\/product\u0026amp;path=87_97_160\u0026amp;product_id=1108\u0026amp;limit=16\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: They are peaceful and should only be kept with other non-aggressive species. Ideal tank mates include small fish like Ember Tetras, Otocinclus catfish, and Nerite snails \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cloningaquapets.com\/products\/shrimp-golden-back-single\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/products\/cherry-shrimp-golden-back-yellow\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Avoid keeping them with large or predatory fish like cichlids.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Note on Crossbreeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: If kept with other varieties of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeocaridina davidi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (such as Red Cherry or Blue Dream shrimp), they will interbreed. The offspring will likely revert to a less desirable wild-type color (brown\/clear). To maintain the pure yellow line, they are best kept in a species-only tank \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coburgaquarium.com.au\/products\/cherry-shrimp-golden-back-yellow\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Aquapets ( KowloonAquarium)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44021342011665,"sku":"","price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/9225\/6785\/products\/goldenback.jpg?v=1668836924"},{"product_id":"neocaridina-davidi-green-jade","title":"Green Jade Shrimp (Neocaridina Davidi)","description":"","brand":"Aquapets ( KowloonAquarium)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44021342077201,"sku":"","price":6.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/9225\/6785\/products\/greenjade.webp?v=1668836958"},{"product_id":"neocaridina-davidi-cherry-shrimp","title":"Red Cherry Shrimp (Neocaridina Davidi)","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Cherry Shrimp (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeocaridina davidi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) are a fantastic choice for beginners due to their vibrant color, ease of care, and rapid breeding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/was.org\/MeetingAbstracts\/ShowAbstract\/75554\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. They are peaceful, active scavengers that help keep a tank clean by eating algae \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishy.wiki\/en\/fresh-water-fish\/atyidae\/neocaridina-denticulata-sinensis.phtml\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelow is a summary of their key requirements and characteristics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-scroll-area ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within _1210dd7 c03cafe9\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-scroll-area__gutters\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-scroll-area__horizontal-gutter\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-scroll-area__vertical-gutter\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCategory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeocaridina davidi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (also seen as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eN. heteropoda\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theifishstore.com\/collections\/invertebrates\/products\/invertebrates-red-cherry-shrimp\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shrimplovers.com.au\/product\/816\/fire-red-cherry-shrimp-neocaridina-heteropoda-var-fire-red\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTaiwan, Eastern China, and other parts of Southeast Asia \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theifishstore.com\/collections\/invertebrates\/products\/invertebrates-red-cherry-shrimp\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kepuchina.cn\/article\/articleinfo?ar_id=348052\u0026amp;business_type=100\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e2.5 - 3 cm (approx. 1 - 1.2 inches) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theifishstore.com\/collections\/invertebrates\/products\/invertebrates-red-cherry-shrimp\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kepuchina.cn\/article\/articleinfo?ar_id=348052\u0026amp;business_type=100\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLifespan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e1 - 2 years \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theifishstore.com\/collections\/invertebrates\/products\/invertebrates-red-cherry-shrimp\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/enviroliteracy.org\/can-cherry-shrimp-breed\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePeaceful; excellent for community tanks with small, non-aggressive fish \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theifishstore.com\/collections\/invertebrates\/products\/invertebrates-red-cherry-shrimp\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aquaticcommunity.com\/shrimp\/redcherry.php\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOmnivore; primarily algae and biofilm. Supplement with sinking pellets, blanched vegetables, and protein-rich foods \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aquaticcommunity.com\/shrimp\/redcherry.php\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/was.org\/MeetingAbstracts\/ShowAbstract\/75554\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e18 - 28°C (64 - 82°F) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theifishstore.com\/collections\/invertebrates\/products\/invertebrates-red-cherry-shrimp\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shrimplovers.com.au\/product\/816\/fire-red-cherry-shrimp-neocaridina-heteropoda-var-fire-red\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e6.5 - 8.0 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theifishstore.com\/collections\/invertebrates\/products\/invertebrates-red-cherry-shrimp\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aquaticcommunity.com\/shrimp\/redcherry.php\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Hardness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGeneral Hardness (GH) 4-8, Carbonate Hardness (KH) 3-15 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theifishstore.com\/collections\/invertebrates\/products\/invertebrates-red-cherry-shrimp\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shrimplovers.com.au\/product\/816\/fire-red-cherry-shrimp-neocaridina-heteropoda-var-fire-red\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Care Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: A 10-liter (approx. 2.6-gallon) tank can work, but a larger one like 20 liters (5 gallons) is more stable and better for beginners \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theifishstore.com\/collections\/invertebrates\/products\/invertebrates-red-cherry-shrimp\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shrimplovers.com.au\/product\/816\/fire-red-cherry-shrimp-neocaridina-heteropoda-var-fire-red\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. A sponge filter is highly recommended to prevent tiny baby shrimp from being sucked into the intake \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shrimplovers.com.au\/product\/816\/fire-red-cherry-shrimp-neocaridina-heteropoda-var-fire-red\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Live plants like Java moss provide excellent hiding spots and grazing surfaces \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/enviroliteracy.org\/can-cherry-shrimp-breed\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. A dark substrate can help enhance their red coloration \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/enviroliteracy.org\/animals\/what-grade-are-painted-fire-red-cherry-shrimp\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Quality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: The key to success is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. While they are hardy, they are very sensitive to ammonia and nitrites \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shrimplovers.com.au\/product\/816\/fire-red-cherry-shrimp-neocaridina-heteropoda-var-fire-red\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Ensure your tank is fully cycled before adding them. Weekly water changes of 10-20% with dechlorinated water are ideal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/enviroliteracy.org\/can-cherry-shrimp-breed\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Grading System: From Cherry to Painted Fire Red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs Red Cherry Shrimp are selectively bred for color, they are categorized into \"grades.\" The higher the grade, the deeper and more solid the red coloration, and typically, the higher the price \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/enviroliteracy.org\/animals\/what-grade-are-painted-fire-red-cherry-shrimp\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shrimplovers.com.au\/product\/816\/fire-red-cherry-shrimp-neocaridina-heteropoda-var-fire-red\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCherry Grade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: The baseline grade. Shrimp are mostly transparent with patches of light red. Males are almost colorless \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aquaticquotient.com\/forum\/showthread.php\/74217-Grading-system-of-Cherry-to-Fire-Red-Shrimps\/member.php\/member.php\/member.php\/showthread.php\/archive\/newreply.php?s=70bea7c8c9b044cc56e459d6aeead651\u0026amp;do=newreply\u0026amp;p=568766\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.plantedtank.net\/threads\/grading-system-for-cherries.159785\/?nested_view=1#post-2428698\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSakura Grade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: A solid step up, these shrimp are mostly red, though the color may not cover the legs and lower body completely \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aquaticquotient.com\/forum\/showthread.php\/74217-Grading-system-of-Cherry-to-Fire-Red-Shrimps\/member.php\/member.php\/member.php\/showthread.php\/archive\/newreply.php?s=70bea7c8c9b044cc56e459d6aeead651\u0026amp;do=newreply\u0026amp;p=568766\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.plantedtank.net\/threads\/grading-system-for-cherries.159785\/?nested_view=1#post-2428698\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFire Red Grade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: These shrimp display an opaque, deep red color covering almost the entire body and legs \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aquaticquotient.com\/forum\/showthread.php\/74217-Grading-system-of-Cherry-to-Fire-Red-Shrimps\/member.php\/member.php\/member.php\/showthread.php\/archive\/newreply.php?s=70bea7c8c9b044cc56e459d6aeead651\u0026amp;do=newreply\u0026amp;p=568766\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/enviroliteracy.org\/animals\/what-grade-are-painted-fire-red-cherry-shrimp\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePainted Fire Red Grade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: The highest grade. They have a completely solid, intense, and opaque red shell over their entire body, including the legs. The color is so deep that the eggs inside the female are difficult to see without a strong backlight \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aquaticquotient.com\/forum\/showthread.php\/74217-Grading-system-of-Cherry-to-Fire-Red-Shrimps\/member.php\/member.php\/member.php\/showthread.php\/archive\/newreply.php?s=70bea7c8c9b044cc56e459d6aeead651\u0026amp;do=newreply\u0026amp;p=568766\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/enviroliteracy.org\/animals\/what-grade-are-painted-fire-red-cherry-shrimp\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Breeding and Gender Identification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreeding Red Cherry Shrimp is very straightforward and a major part of their appeal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/enviroliteracy.org\/can-cherry-shrimp-breed\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdentifying Males and Females\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Females are larger, more colorful, and have a wider, rounded belly. Mature females develop a \"saddle\" (a yellowish patch) on their back, which is their ovaries full of unfertilized eggs. Males are smaller, less colorful, and have a slimmer body \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theifishstore.com\/collections\/invertebrates\/products\/invertebrates-red-cherry-shrimp\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/enviroliteracy.org\/can-cherry-shrimp-breed\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Breeding Process\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: After a female molts, she releases pheromones to attract males. Once fertilized, she carries the eggs under her tail, a state known as being \"berried\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/enviroliteracy.org\/can-cherry-shrimp-breed\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The eggs hatch in about 21-30 days into tiny, perfect replicas of the adults called shrimplets \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishy.wiki\/en\/fresh-water-fish\/atyidae\/neocaridina-denticulata-sinensis.phtml\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/enviroliteracy.org\/can-cherry-shrimp-breed\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaising the Young\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Shrimplets will feed on biofilm and microorganisms in the tank. Providing plenty of moss and plants is the best way to ensure their survival, as it offers them a safe place to grow away from potential predators, including hungry fish \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/enviroliteracy.org\/can-cherry-shrimp-breed\/\" rel=\"noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Cherry Shrimp are a delightful addition to any peaceful aquarium. Their vibrant colors, constant activity, and fascinating breeding habits make them endlessly entertaining to watch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquapets ( KowloonAquarium)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44021342142737,"sku":"","price":3.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/9225\/6785\/products\/cherryshrimp.jpg?v=1668836906"},{"product_id":"neritina-natalnesis-zebra-nerite","title":"Zebra Snail (Neritina natalnesis)","description":"\u003cp\u003eCommonly traded as Zebra nerite, this coastal snail is known for its ferocious algae appetite.\u003cbr\u003eNeritina natalnesis are much more active than other neritina snails, with the tendency to climb up and out of tanks at any given chance.\u003cbr\u003eFound normally with an assortment of different zebra patterns, some with more thin stripes while some display broad stripes.\u003cbr\u003eAlthough neritina require brackish to salt water transition for their eggs, they tend to still lay loose egg casings throughout the aquarium they are placed in. \u003cbr\u003eThese egg cases do not hatch in fresh and do not affect the water quality as the size of eggs are too small to effect your bioload. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTank Parameters Required:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epH – 6.5-7.2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003egH – 3-10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ekH – 1-2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTDS – 100-300\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTemperature – 18-25C or 64 – 78F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquapets ( KowloonAquarium)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44021342241041,"sku":"","price":4.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/9225\/6785\/products\/chrome_7WpfvKR0f0.png?v=1670604728"},{"product_id":"ancistrus-cirrhosus","title":"Bristlenose pleco (Ancistrus cirrhosus)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne of the most common bristlenose species available, Ancistrus cirrhosus is a rather out going considering all plecos. They tend to do well either solitary or in groups of 3-6 (2males, 4 females).\u003cbr\u003eWhen keeping them in colony\/groups of 6, it is fairly common that you will start to see breeding behaviour between the fish.\u003cbr\u003eFairly fun to keep in tanks, rather it be for breeding or just general aquaria!\u003cbr\u003emax size: 8-9cm\/3.5inch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTank Parameters Required:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epH – 6.5-7.2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003egH – 3-10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ekH – 1-2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTDS – 100-300\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTemperature – 22-28C or 71.6 – 82.4F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquapets ( KowloonAquarium)","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":51222651535633,"sku":"","price":8.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Small Medium","offer_id":51222651568401,"sku":"","price":14.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/9225\/6785\/products\/Ancistruscfcirrhosus.jpg?v=1668723901"},{"product_id":"cardinal-tetra","title":"Cardinal Tetra (Paracheirodon Axelrodi)","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEssentially a staple tetra to the aquarium trade. This hardy and easy to care for tetra are best in shoals\/schools of 10+ for them to display a schooling or shoaling reaction. \u003cbr\u003eRecommended tank is is dependant on your surface area. \u003cbr\u003eLong and short tanks like 20Gallon longs or larger is suggested. \u003cbr\u003eIs possible to keep them in smaller tanks like 10Gallons, however keep in mind the stocking amount that can fit comfortably inside a 10Gallon. \u003cbr\u003eFor cardinal tetras, they do appreciate more plants in their system than opposed to no plants. \u003cbr\u003eKeep in mind, all tetras are micropedators! \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCan they be kept with shrimps? Yes but adults only and they will likely eat some of your babies\/all of your baby shrimplets if there is not enough plant cover for the shrimps!\u003cbr\u003emax size: 4cm-5cm\/1.5-2inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTank Parameters Required:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epH – 6.5-7.2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003egH – 3-10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ekH – 1-2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTDS – 100-300\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTemperature – 22-28C or 71.6 – 82.4F\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Aquapets ( KowloonAquarium)","offers":[{"title":"Jumbo","offer_id":50502397460753,"sku":"0221","price":4.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Juvenile","offer_id":50502397493521,"sku":"0222","price":3.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/9225\/6785\/products\/cardinaltetra.webp?v=1668791722"},{"product_id":"neon-tetra","title":"Neon tetra","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMax size: 1.2\"\/3cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTank Parameters Required:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epH – 6.5-7.2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003egH – 3-10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ekH – 1-2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTDS – 100-300\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTemperature – 22-28C or 71.6 – 82.4F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquapets ( KowloonAquarium)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44021344829713,"sku":"","price":3.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/9225\/6785\/products\/Neonsalmler_Paracheirodon_innesi.jpg?v=1668964016"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.aquapets.ca\/collections\/new-arrivals.oembed?page=33","provider":"Aquapets ( KowloonAquarium)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}