Orange Neocaridina Shrimp 

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

Orange Neocaridina Cherry Shrimp are a popular and vibrant freshwater shrimp that really pop in planted aquariums due to their orange colouration. Colour can vary depending on the grade but regardless, these shrimp are extremely eye catching. 

Common Name:

Orange Cherry Shrimp (also called Orange Neocaridina or Orange Sakura Shrimp)

Scientific Name:

Neocaridina davidi

Colour Variant:

• Bright orange (a selectively bred colour morph of the common red cherry shrimp)
• Sometimes more of a dark yellow/orange depending on the grade

Size:

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

Lifespan:

• Around 1–2 years+ with proper care

Water Parameters:

Shrimp are sensitive to water quality and must only be added 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

Behavior 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