A beginner-friendly fish guide

Cherry Shrimp

Cherry Shrimp

Neocaridina davidi

Many fish may eat baby shrimp. A shrimp-only aquarium is safest if you want to breed them.

Beginner level 5/5

A good environment

Recommended temperature
20 ~ 25°C
Recommended pH
6.8 ~ 8.0
Preferred water hardness
Medium hardness
Minimum aquarium
20L or more

Reference sources list a wider range of 18~27°C and pH 6.5~8.5. The planner uses the narrower range above as a safer starting point for beginners.

At a glance

Group
Other invertebrates
Average adult size
about 4 cm (nano)
Minimum tank length
about 30 cm
Activity level
Low
Waste level
Very low
Lid recommended
Yes
Mature tank preferred
Yes
Also sold as
Blue Dream, Yellow, Sakura Neocaridina color morphs

Temperament & group size

Gentle temperament; Colony-forming.

For a comfortable group, keep at least 6.

Usually swims in the multiple levels.

Tank-mate notes

Most fish may eat baby shrimp. A shrimp-only aquarium is safest when breeding.

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Frequently asked questions

How big does Cherry Shrimp get, and what tank size does it need?

Adults average about 4 cm, a nano species. The planner recommends an aquarium of at least 20 L and about 30 cm long.

What water temperature and pH does Cherry Shrimp need?

The planner range is 20~25°C and pH 6.8~8.0, with medium hardness. Reference sources list a wider range of 18~27°C and pH 6.5~8.5. The planner uses the narrower range above as a safer starting point for beginners.

How many Cherry Shrimp should be kept together?

Colony-forming: keep at least 6. Temperament is gentle.

Can Cherry Shrimp live with shrimp?

This is a shrimp. Many fish eat baby shrimp, so a shrimp-only aquarium is safest for breeding.

Is Cherry Shrimp a good fish for beginners?

Beginner level 5/5. A lid is recommended. A mature, cycled aquarium is preferred. Activity: low; waste: very low.