Blue Velvet Neocaridina Shrimp

We only deliver on a Tuesday, order by Monday 11am 

Blue Velvet Shrimp are an eye-catching choice for freshwater aquariums, adding a calm yet colourful presence. Their brilliant blue hue stands out beautifully against plants and hardscape.

Common Name:

Blue Velvet Shrimp (sometimes called Blue Dream Shrimp at lower grades)

Scientific Name:

Neocaridina davidi

Colour Variant:

Solid light to medium blue, often translucent

• Can range from soft powder blue to vibrant sapphire blue depending on grade

• Higher grades have more uniform, opaque colouration

Size:

• Adult size: ~1–1.5 inches (2.5–3.8 cm)

Lifespan:

• Around 1–2 years+ with proper care

Blue Velvet Neocaridina Shrimp Water Parameters:

Shrimp are very sensitive to water quality and must only be addded to cycled tanks to ensure survival.

• Temperature: 18–26°C / 65–78°F

• pH: 6.5–8.0

• GH: 4–8

• KH: 3–15 (optimal 2 - 4)

• TDS: 150–250 ppm

Tank Size:

• Minimum 20 litres, though larger is better for stability and colony growth

Behaviour and Temperament:

• Peaceful, non-aggressive

• Active scavengers

• Do well in groups

• Can coexist with small, non-aggressive tankmates

Diet:

• Omnivorous: algae, biofilm, blanched vegetables, shrimp-specific pellets, and occasional protein sources

• We feed all of our shrimp in store the Shrimp Pro foods range, all of the shrimp we sell are also fed this and happily take it. 

Breeding:

• Easy to breed in freshwater

• Females carry eggs (berried) for ~3–4 weeks

• Hatch as miniature versions of adults (no larval stage)

Aquascaping & Environment:

• Thrive in planted tanks with mosses and hiding spots

• Beneficial to ecosystems as natural cleaners, feeding on detritus and algae