{"product_id":"golden-crossback-shrimp-neocaridina-spp","title":"Golden Crossback Shrimp - Neocaridina Spp","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGolden Crossback Shrimp – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeocaridina davidi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolden Crossback Shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a bright freshwater dwarf shrimp with a vivid yellow to golden body and a distinctive lighter dorsal stripe running along the back. Also sold as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolden Back Yellow Shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYellow Golden Back Shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeon Yellow Shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYellow Fire Golden Back Shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoldenback Neocaridina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this attractive colour strain is a peaceful algae-grazing and scavenging shrimp ideal for mature planted aquariums. It is hardy for a dwarf shrimp, but stable water quality and safe tank mates are essential for long-term success.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Identification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Golden Crossback Shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Golden Back Yellow Shrimp, Yellow Golden Back Shrimp, Neon Yellow Shrimp, Yellow Fire Golden Back Shrimp, Goldenback Neocaridina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeocaridina davidi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlder \/ Trade Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeocaridina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e spp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrain \/ Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Golden Crossback \/ Golden Back Yellow colour strain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFish Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Freshwater Dwarf Shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Freshwater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Range \u0026amp; Habitat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeocaridina davidi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is originally associated with freshwater habitats in East Asia, including streams, ponds, ditches and slow-moving vegetated waters. The Golden Crossback form is a selectively bred aquarium strain rather than a wild colour form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the aquarium, this shrimp does best in mature planted setups with moss, fine-leaved plants, biofilm, leaf litter, driftwood, rockwork and gentle filtration. These surfaces provide grazing areas and shelter, especially for young shrimp and freshly moulted adults.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Adult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolden Crossback Shrimp have a bright yellow to golden body, often with a stronger, lighter or more metallic-looking dorsal stripe along the back. Females are usually larger, deeper-bodied and more intensely coloured than males, while males may appear slimmer and slightly paler.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdults usually reach around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2–3 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Colour strength, dorsal stripe thickness, body transparency and overall grade can vary between individuals. Juveniles may show weaker colour when young and develop stronger colour as they mature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Suitability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a suitable shrimp for mature planted community aquariums, nano shrimp tanks and peaceful aquascapes. It is one of the easier dwarf shrimp types when kept in stable conditions, but it should not be added to brand-new or unstable aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolden Crossback Shrimp are best kept in species-only shrimp tanks or with very peaceful nano fish. Even small fish may eat baby shrimp, so dense planting and moss are recommended if breeding success is desired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Aquarium Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA practical minimum is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 litres for a small colony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with larger aquariums preferred for greater stability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep in groups of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 or more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e where possible. A group gives more natural behaviour, better breeding potential and a more visible display. Avoid mixing different \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeocaridina davidi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e colour strains if you want to preserve strong golden crossback colour, as they can interbreed and produce mixed or wild-type offspring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Conditions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 18–26°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.5–8.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate to hard water preferred\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stability is more important than chasing exact numbers. Avoid sudden changes in temperature, pH, GH, KH or TDS. Use gentle filtration with a sponge guard to protect shrimplets. Copper-based medications, poor water quality and rapid acclimation can be dangerous to freshwater shrimp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament \u0026amp; Tank Mates:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Category:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Community Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolden Crossback Shrimp are completely peaceful and safe with plants, snails and other dwarf shrimp. They spend much of their time grazing biofilm, algae and fine food particles from surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable tank mates include small peaceful rasboras, micro rasboras, ember tetras, otocinclus, small peaceful corydoras with caution, peaceful snails and other non-predatory nano species. For best breeding results, keep them in a shrimp-only aquarium. Avoid bettas, gourami, cichlids, larger tetras, barbs, loaches, puffers, angelfish and any fish large enough to eat adult or baby shrimp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGolden Crossback Shrimp are omnivorous grazers and scavengers. They feed on biofilm, soft algae, detritus and leftover fine foods, but they should still receive a proper shrimp diet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffer quality shrimp pellets, algae wafers, spirulina foods, blanched courgette, spinach, nettle, mineral foods and occasional protein-rich shrimp foods. Feed lightly and remove uneaten food to avoid water quality problems. In mature planted aquariums, they will graze throughout the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBehaviour in the Aquarium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an active but peaceful shrimp that grazes constantly across plants, moss, wood, stones, glass and substrate. In a settled colony, they are often visible throughout the day and may gather quickly when food is added.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFemales may carry eggs under the abdomen, known as being berried. The young hatch as miniature shrimp rather than free-swimming larvae, making them suitable for freshwater breeding in stable aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcclimate slowly, ideally using a drip acclimation method, especially if the water parameters are different from the shop or breeder water. Avoid large sudden water changes, unstable new tanks and any medication containing copper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide moss, fine plants and hiding places for young shrimp. Use a sponge filter or intake guard so shrimplets are not pulled into the filter. Do not mix with other \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeocaridina davidi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e colour strains if colour purity matters, as crossbreeding can reduce the quality of future generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeginner to intermediate freshwater shrimp keepers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon to occasional \/ Captive-bred aquarium strain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImage Disclaimer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll images are a visual representation of the shrimp you will receive, made to be as accurate as possible. 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