{"product_id":"orange-shrimp-neocaridina-spp","title":"Orange Shrimp - Neocaridina spp","description":"\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"8ng6ey\" data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"493\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eOrange Shrimp – \u003cem data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"488\"\u003eNeocaridina\u003c\/em\u003e spp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"77mjg\" data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"507\"\u003eOverview:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"957\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"529\"\u003eOrange Shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e is a bright captive-bred dwarf freshwater shrimp selected for warm orange, tangerine or pumpkin colouring. Peaceful, active and constantly grazing, it is a superb choice for planted nano aquariums, shrimp colonies and calm community tanks. As a \u003cem data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"788\"\u003eNeocaridina\u003c\/em\u003e strain, it is generally more forgiving than many specialist soft-water shrimp, but it still needs mature water, stable parameters, safe tank mates and copper-free care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"18rclky\" data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"981\"\u003eKey Identification:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"998\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange Shrimp\u003cbr data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1015\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1031\"\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange Sakura Shrimp, Orange Cherry Shrimp, Orange Neocaridina, Tangerine Neocaridina\u003cbr data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003eNeocaridina\u003c\/em\u003e spp., usually \u003cem data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003eNeocaridina davidi\u003c\/em\u003e colour strain\u003cbr data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1228\"\u003eInvertebrate Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dwarf Freshwater Shrimp\u003cbr data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"13oemwk\" data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003eNatural Range \u0026amp; Habitat:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1902\"\u003eOrange Shrimp are domesticated aquarium strains and do not occur as a natural wild population. The domestic shrimp behind most colour morphs is usually \u003cem data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003eNeocaridina davidi\u003c\/em\u003e, a small freshwater shrimp native to parts of East Asia and selectively bred into many colours including red, orange, yellow, green, blue and clear forms. It is widely traded in the aquarium hobby and should never be released outdoors. (\u003ca data-start=\"1723\" data-end=\"1815\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nas.er.usgs.gov\/queries\/factsheet.aspx?SpeciesID=2257\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eUSGS\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1901\" class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Neocaridina_davidi?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eWikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1904\" data-end=\"2131\"\u003eIn the aquarium, they do best in mature planted setups with moss, fine plants, wood, leaf litter, biofilm and gentle filtration. These surfaces provide natural grazing, shelter and cover for newly moulted shrimp and shrimplets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1k4fj4a\" data-start=\"2133\" data-end=\"2160\"\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Adult Size:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2506\"\u003eOrange Shrimp have the typical small curved body shape of dwarf \u003cem data-start=\"2225\" data-end=\"2238\"\u003eNeocaridina\u003c\/em\u003e, with long antennae and delicate walking legs. Colour may range from pale orange and translucent tangerine through to deeper orange Sakura-type colour. Females are usually larger, rounder and more strongly coloured than males, while males are often slimmer and paler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2508\" data-end=\"2821\"\u003eAdults usually reach around \u003cstrong data-start=\"2536\" data-end=\"2546\"\u003e2–3 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, with large females sometimes slightly bigger. \u003cem data-start=\"2594\" data-end=\"2614\"\u003eNeocaridina davidi\u003c\/em\u003e is commonly recorded at around \u003cstrong data-start=\"2646\" data-end=\"2668\"\u003e3–4 cm at maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e, though aquarium strain size varies with sex, age and conditions. (\u003ca data-start=\"2736\" data-end=\"2820\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Neocaridina_davidi?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eWikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"zee6g1\" data-start=\"2823\" data-end=\"2847\"\u003eAquarium Suitability:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2848\" data-end=\"3431\"\u003eThis shrimp is ideal for planted nano aquariums, shrimp-only tanks and peaceful community setups with very gentle fish. A mature aquarium is important because shrimp graze constantly on biofilm, soft algae and fine organic growth. Sponge filters or covered filter intakes are strongly recommended, as tiny shrimplets can be pulled into standard filter inlets. General \u003cem data-start=\"3216\" data-end=\"3229\"\u003eNeocaridina\u003c\/em\u003e care guidance also recommends sponge filtration or protected intakes for shrimp safety. (\u003ca data-start=\"3319\" data-end=\"3430\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theshrimpfarm.com\/posts\/neocaridina-shrimp-care-breeding\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eThe Shrimp Farm\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3433\" data-end=\"3618\"\u003eThey are not suitable for immature tanks, copper-treated aquariums, aggressive fish communities, or tanks with loaches, puffers, large cichlids, crayfish or other shrimp-eating animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1jzuw08\" data-start=\"3620\" data-end=\"3649\"\u003eRecommended Aquarium Size:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3650\" data-end=\"3898\"\u003eA practical minimum is \u003cstrong data-start=\"3673\" data-end=\"3708\"\u003e20–30 litres for a small colony\u003c\/strong\u003e, with \u003cstrong data-start=\"3715\" data-end=\"3736\"\u003e40 litres or more\u003c\/strong\u003e preferred for greater stability. Although the shrimp are tiny, a larger aquarium is easier to keep stable and provides more grazing surface for a growing colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"pl4gsq\" data-start=\"3900\" data-end=\"3920\"\u003eWater Conditions:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3921\" data-end=\"4714\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3921\" data-end=\"3937\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18–25°C\u003cbr data-start=\"3945\" data-end=\"3948\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3948\" data-end=\"3955\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–8.0\u003cbr data-start=\"3963\" data-end=\"3966\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3966\" data-end=\"3979\"\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderately soft to hard; GH and KH should be present for healthy moulting\u003cbr data-start=\"4053\" data-end=\"4056\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4056\" data-end=\"4077\"\u003eAdditional Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stability is more important than chasing exact numbers. General \u003cem data-start=\"4142\" data-end=\"4155\"\u003eNeocaridina\u003c\/em\u003e care sources describe them as adaptable, with common target ranges around \u003cstrong data-start=\"4230\" data-end=\"4244\"\u003epH 6.5–8.0\u003c\/strong\u003e, mineralised water and a fully cycled aquarium with no ammonia or nitrite. The Shrimp Farm lists ideal general \u003cem data-start=\"4356\" data-end=\"4369\"\u003eNeocaridina\u003c\/em\u003e targets around \u003cstrong data-start=\"4385\" data-end=\"4419\"\u003eGH 9–11, KH 4–6 and pH 7.0–7.6\u003c\/strong\u003e, while orange-strain guidance also stresses a cycled tank and low nitrate. (\u003ca data-start=\"4496\" data-end=\"4607\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theshrimpfarm.com\/posts\/neocaridina-shrimp-care-breeding\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eThe Shrimp Farm\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca data-start=\"4609\" data-end=\"4713\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theshrimpfarm.com\/posts\/orange-sakura-shrimp-care\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eThe Shrimp Farm\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"3rlnm7\" data-start=\"4716\" data-end=\"4744\"\u003eTemperament \u0026amp; Tank Mates:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4745\" data-end=\"4792\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4745\" data-end=\"4767\"\u003eAquarium Category:\u003c\/strong\u003e Community Invertebrate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4794\" data-end=\"5083\"\u003eOrange Shrimp are peaceful and safe with plants, snails and other gentle invertebrates. Suitable tank mates include nerite snails, ramshorn snails, Otocinclus, very small peaceful rasboras, tiny tetras and other calm micro fish, although breeding success is best in a shrimp-only aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5085\" data-end=\"5436\"\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 tanks. Keep in groups, ideally \u003cstrong data-start=\"5378\" data-end=\"5392\"\u003e10 or more\u003c\/strong\u003e, so they settle, graze and breed naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1ah6yd9\" data-start=\"5438\" data-end=\"5449\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5450\" data-end=\"5762\"\u003eOrange 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=\"5764\" data-end=\"5898\"\u003eFeed lightly. Overfeeding is one of the easiest ways to damage shrimp water quality. Remove uneaten vegetable foods before they spoil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"2vr35r\" data-start=\"5900\" data-end=\"5929\"\u003eBehaviour in the Aquarium:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5930\" data-end=\"6456\"\u003eThis is an active grazing shrimp that spends much of its time picking over moss, plants, substrate, glass, wood 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=\"6292\" data-end=\"6312\"\u003eNeocaridina davidi\u003c\/em\u003e breeds readily in freshwater when conditions are stable. (\u003ca data-start=\"6371\" data-end=\"6455\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Neocaridina_davidi?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eWikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"gyou4p\" data-start=\"6458\" data-end=\"6472\"\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6473\" data-end=\"7014\"\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, plenty of grazing surfaces and hiding places after moults. Do not mix different \u003cem data-start=\"6873\" data-end=\"6886\"\u003eNeocaridina\u003c\/em\u003e colour strains if you want to preserve the orange line, as interbreeding can produce mixed, lower-grade or wild-type offspring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"iot6fl\" data-start=\"7016\" data-end=\"7035\"\u003eRecommended For:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7036\" data-end=\"7060\"\u003eBeginner to intermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1c7763y\" data-start=\"7062\" data-end=\"7078\"\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7079\" data-end=\"7128\"\u003eCommon to occasional \/ Captive-bred colour strain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1x39ni3\" data-start=\"7130\" data-end=\"7150\"\u003eImage Disclaimer:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7151\" data-end=\"7382\"\u003eAll images are a visual representation of the shrimp you will receive, made to be as accurate as possible. 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