{"product_id":"emerald-green-shrimp-neocaridina-spp","title":"Emerald Green Shrimp - Neocaridina spp","description":"\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"5rvutj\" data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"492\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eEmerald Green Shrimp – \u003cem data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"487\"\u003eNeocaridina\u003c\/em\u003e spp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"1030\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"535\"\u003eEmerald Green Shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e is a peaceful dwarf freshwater shrimp selected for attractive green colour, ranging from clear jade to richer emerald or moss-green tones. As a \u003cem data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"693\"\u003eNeocaridina\u003c\/em\u003e shrimp, it is generally hardy compared with specialist soft-water shrimp, but it still needs a mature, stable aquarium with clean water, grazing surfaces and shrimp-safe tank mates. It is ideal for planted nano aquariums, shrimp colonies and calm community tanks where its colour can stand out against dark substrate and green planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"18rclky\" data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003eKey Identification:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1354\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1071\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Emerald Green Shrimp\u003cbr data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green Jade Shrimp, Jade Green Shrimp, Emerald Jade Shrimp, Green Neocaridina\u003cbr data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1211\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003eNeocaridina\u003c\/em\u003e spp., usually \u003cem data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003eNeocaridina davidi\u003c\/em\u003e colour strain\u003cbr data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003eInvertebrate Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dwarf Freshwater Shrimp\u003cbr data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"13oemwk\" data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1383\"\u003eNatural Range \u0026amp; Habitat:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1812\"\u003eEmerald Green Shrimp are captive-bred aquarium strains and do not occur as a natural wild population. The domestic shrimp behind most colour morphs is usually \u003cem data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1563\"\u003eNeocaridina davidi\u003c\/em\u003e, a small freshwater shrimp native to parts of East Asia, including China, Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam. It has been moved worldwide through the aquarium trade, so unwanted shrimp must never be released outdoors. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"2029\"\u003eIn the aquarium, they thrive in mature planted setups with mosses, fine plants, leaf litter, wood, biofilm and gentle filtration. These surfaces provide grazing, shelter and cover for moulting shrimp and shrimplets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1k4fj4a\" data-start=\"2031\" data-end=\"2058\"\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Adult Size:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2402\"\u003eEmerald Green Shrimp have the typical small, curved dwarf-shrimp body shape with long antennae and delicate walking legs. Colour can vary between individuals, from translucent green to deeper jade, moss or emerald tones. Females are usually larger, deeper-bodied and more strongly coloured than males, while males may appear slimmer and paler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2695\"\u003eAdults usually reach around \u003cstrong data-start=\"2432\" data-end=\"2442\"\u003e2–3 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, with large females sometimes slightly bigger. Green Jade-type \u003cem data-start=\"2506\" data-end=\"2526\"\u003eNeocaridina davidi\u003c\/em\u003e are commonly described at around \u003cstrong data-start=\"2560\" data-end=\"2570\"\u003e2–3 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, with colour and transparency varying by grade, age, sex, background and stress level. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"zee6g1\" data-start=\"2697\" data-end=\"2721\"\u003eAquarium Suitability:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2722\" data-end=\"3125\"\u003eThis shrimp is well suited to planted nano aquariums, shrimp-only colonies and peaceful community tanks with gentle fish. A mature aquarium is important because shrimp graze constantly on biofilm, algae films and fine organic growth. Sponge filters or protected filter intakes are strongly recommended, as tiny shrimplets can be drawn into unprotected filtration. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3127\" data-end=\"3312\"\u003eThey are not suitable for immature tanks, copper-treated aquariums, aggressive fish communities, or tanks with loaches, puffers, crayfish, large cichlids or other shrimp-eating animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1jzuw08\" data-start=\"3314\" data-end=\"3343\"\u003eRecommended Aquarium Size:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3344\" data-end=\"3626\"\u003eA practical minimum is \u003cstrong data-start=\"3367\" data-end=\"3402\"\u003e20–30 litres for a small colony\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong data-start=\"3409\" data-end=\"3430\"\u003e40 litres or more\u003c\/strong\u003e preferred for greater stability. Although the shrimp are small, stable water is much easier to maintain in a larger aquarium, and a larger tank provides more grazing surface for a growing colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"pl4gsq\" data-start=\"3628\" data-end=\"3648\"\u003eWater Conditions:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3649\" data-end=\"4203\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3649\" data-end=\"3665\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18–25°C\u003cbr data-start=\"3673\" data-end=\"3676\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3676\" data-end=\"3683\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–8.0\u003cbr data-start=\"3691\" data-end=\"3694\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3694\" data-end=\"3707\"\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderately soft to hard; GH and KH should be present for healthy moulting\u003cbr data-start=\"3781\" data-end=\"3784\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3784\" data-end=\"3805\"\u003eAdditional Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stability is more important than chasing exact numbers. General \u003cem data-start=\"3870\" data-end=\"3883\"\u003eNeocaridina\u003c\/em\u003e care guidance commonly recommends a cycled aquarium with mineral content present, with one shrimp-care reference giving ideal targets around \u003cstrong data-start=\"4025\" data-end=\"4059\"\u003eGH 9–11, KH 4–6 and pH 7.0–7.6\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Avoid ammonia, nitrite, sudden TDS swings, copper, aerosol contamination and large rushed water changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"3rlnm7\" data-start=\"4205\" data-end=\"4233\"\u003eTemperament \u0026amp; Tank Mates:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4234\" data-end=\"4281\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4234\" data-end=\"4256\"\u003eAquarium Category:\u003c\/strong\u003e Community Invertebrate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4283\" data-end=\"4572\"\u003eEmerald Green Shrimp are peaceful and safe with plants, snails and other gentle invertebrates. Suitable tank mates include nerite snails, ramshorn snails, small peaceful rasboras, tiny tetras, Otocinclus and other calm micro fish, though breeding success is best in a shrimp-only aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4574\" data-end=\"4929\"\u003eAvoid pufferfish, loaches, angelfish, large tetras, cichlids, bettas that hunt shrimp, crayfish, crabs and any fish large enough to pick off adults or shrimplets. Adult shrimp may survive with small fish, but baby shrimp are likely to be eaten in many community aquariums. Keep in groups, ideally \u003cstrong data-start=\"4871\" data-end=\"4885\"\u003e10 or more\u003c\/strong\u003e, so they settle, graze and breed naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1ah6yd9\" data-start=\"4931\" data-end=\"4942\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4943\" data-end=\"5262\"\u003eEmerald Green Shrimp are omnivorous grazers. They feed throughout the day on biofilm, soft algae, aufwuchs, detritus and fine organic matter. Supplement with quality shrimp pellets, algae wafers, spirulina foods, blanched courgette, spinach, nettle, mulberry leaves, Indian almond leaves and powdered baby shrimp foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5264\" data-end=\"5417\"\u003eFeed lightly. Overfeeding is a common cause of poor water quality, moulting problems and colony losses. Remove uneaten vegetable foods before they spoil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"2vr35r\" data-start=\"5419\" data-end=\"5448\"\u003eBehaviour in the Aquarium:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5449\" data-end=\"5978\"\u003eThis is an active grazing shrimp that spends much of its time picking over moss, plants, substrate, wood, glass and filter sponges. Healthy shrimp moult as they grow and may hide briefly while the new shell hardens. Females carry eggs beneath the body until fully formed shrimplets hatch, with no brackish larval stage needed in normal freshwater aquarium care. \u003cem data-start=\"5811\" data-end=\"5831\"\u003eNeocaridina davidi\u003c\/em\u003e is widely kept and selectively bred into many colours, including green, blue, red, yellow and other strains. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"gyou4p\" data-start=\"5980\" data-end=\"5994\"\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5995\" data-end=\"6635\"\u003eAdd only to a mature, fully cycled aquarium. Drip acclimation is strongly recommended, especially when moving shrimp between water with different TDS or hardness. Avoid copper medications, non-shrimp-safe plant treatments, pest snail killers and sudden large water changes. Provide mineral content for healthy moulting and plenty of hiding places after moults. Do not mix different \u003cem data-start=\"6377\" data-end=\"6390\"\u003eNeocaridina\u003c\/em\u003e colour strains if you want to preserve the Emerald Green line, as interbreeding can produce mixed or wild-type offspring; green strain sources also note that mixed colour breeding can reduce colour quality. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"iot6fl\" data-start=\"6637\" data-end=\"6656\"\u003eRecommended For:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6657\" data-end=\"6681\"\u003eBeginner to intermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1c7763y\" data-start=\"6683\" data-end=\"6699\"\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6700\" data-end=\"6749\"\u003eCommon to occasional \/ Captive-bred colour strain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1x39ni3\" data-start=\"6751\" data-end=\"6771\"\u003eImage Disclaimer:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6772\" data-end=\"7002\"\u003eAll images are a visual representation of the shrimp you will receive, made to be as accurate as possible. Natural variation in size, green shade, colour depth, transparency, grade and markings can occur between individual shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warehouse Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43684355604554,"sku":"AG-103023","price":3.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/1877\/2298\/files\/EmeraldGreenShrimp-Neocaridinaspp.jpg?v=1781020841","url":"https:\/\/warehouse-aquatics.co.uk\/products\/emerald-green-shrimp-neocaridina-spp","provider":"Warehouse Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}