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Blue Velvet Neocaridina Shrimp

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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...

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Blue Velvet Neocaridina Shrimp

Blue Velvet Neocaridina Shrimp

Out Of Stock
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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

Watch our Video on How to Safely Acclimate Shrimp