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Freshwater Shrimp for Sale UK

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Freshwater shrimp for sale UK including Cherry, Amano, Crystal Red, Bamboo and Caridina shrimp for planted tanks. Live arrival guarantee and tracked delivery.

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Products in Freshwater Shrimp for Sale UK

85 products

Side profile of a translucent Amano Shrimp with dotted lateral markings on a smooth rock against a neutral aquarium
Moderate

Amano Shrimp (Caridina multidentata)

£3.59
Chocolate Cherry Shrimp standing on green moss between pieces of wood
Moderate

Chocolate Cherry Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi)

17–27°C · pH 6.5–8

£13.99
Topaz Blue Shrimp with orange eyes standing on moss-covered wood, with green plants behind
Moderate

Topaz Blue Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi)

17–27°C · pH 6.5–8

£15.59
Yellow Neon Shrimp standing on black gravel among blurred green plants, with long antennae and a clear tail fan
Moderate

Yellow Neon Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi)

17–27°C · pH 6.5–8

£10.99
Neocaridina heteropoda Blue Jelly
Easy

Blue Jelly Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi)

18–28°C · pH 6.5–8 · 20L

£19.99
Orange Rili Shrimp with a clear mid-body patch on dark substrate beneath a moss-covered branch
Moderate

Orange Rili Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi)

17–27°C · pH 6.5–8 · 20L

£12.99
Blue Velvet Shrimp standing on dark gravel among green aquatic plants, with long antennae and translucent blue legs
Moderate

Blue Velvet Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi)

17–27°C · pH 6.5–8

£10.09
Yellow Cherry Shrimp standing on black gravel beside green aquarium moss, with long antennae and translucent legs
Moderate

Yellow Cherry Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi)

17–27°C · pH 6.5–8

£11.99
Ring-Necked Shrimp (Macrobrachium assamense) in a planted aquarium — representative image

Ring-Necked Shrimp (Macrobrachium assamense)

17–27°C · pH 6.5–8

£19.99
Blue Dream shrimp, Neocaridina davidi, with a deep blue speckled body on dark soil by driftwood and moss
Easy

Blue Dream Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi)

18–28°C · pH 6.5–8 · 20L

£16.19
Blue Mary Shrimp standing on brown substrate among green aquarium plants
Moderate

Blue Mary Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi)

17–27°C · pH 6.5–8

£12.99
Blue Star Striped Shrimp (Neocaridina sp.) on rounded dark gravel beneath green plants

Blue Star Striped Shrimp (Neocaridina sp.)

17–27°C · pH 6.5–8

£8.19
One translucent green Green Jade Shrimp on dark gravel with driftwood behind
Moderate

Green Jade Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi)

17–27°C · pH 6.5–8

£12.99
Super Crystal Red Shrimp with bold red and white markings on dark gravel beside green plants and dark wood

Super Crystal Red Shrimp (Caridina cantonensis)

17–27°C · pH 6.5–8

£30.99
Neocaridina heteropoda blue diamond
Moderate

Blue Diamond Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi)

17–27°C · pH 6.5–8

£15.99
Illustrative red-and-white Taiwan Bee shrimp in a planted aquarium; dispatched pattern varies
Expert

Red Pinto Taiwan Bee Shrimp, 1–1.3 cm

20–24°C · pH 5.8–6.6

£42.99
Blue Cherry Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi) walking over dark aquarium soil with green plants behind
Easy

Blue Cherry Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi)

18–28°C · pH 6.5–8 · 20L

£6.39
Bloody Mary Shrimp facing right on dark substrate with green plants and wood behind
Moderate

Bloody Mary Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi)

17–27°C · pH 6.5–8

£9.19
Black Rose Shrimp facing right on dark aquarium gravel among small green plants
Moderate

Black Rose Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi)

17–27°C · pH 6.5–8

£8.99
Bright red Neocaridina shrimp on dark gravel with plants and wood behind
Moderate

Deluxe Neocaridina Shrimp Mix (Neocaridina davidi)

17–27°C · pH 6.5–8

£14.99
Blue-purple Vampire Shrimp spreading its feeding fans on dark aquarium wood, with green leaves behind

Vampire Shrimp (Atya gabonensis)

17–27°C · pH 6.5–8

£20.00
Orange Sakura Shrimp standing on dark gravel with green plants and wood behind
−10%
Moderate

Orange Sakura Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi)

17–27°C · pH 6.5–8

£14.39£15.99
Super Red Sakura Shrimp among moss and dark aquarium wood, with pale antennae and a red tail fan
Moderate

Super Red Sakura Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi)

17–27°C · pH 6.5–8

£10.99
Blue Bolt Shrimp on wood among green aquarium plants, with a blue-and-pale mottled body and long antennae

Blue Bolt Shrimp (Caridina sp. "Taiwan Bee")

17–27°C · pH 6.5–8

£42.99

Frequently Asked Questions about Freshwater Shrimp for Sale UK

Can I keep shrimp with fish?

Cherry and Amano shrimp can live with very small peaceful fish like Otocinclus, pygmy Corydoras and small Rasboras. Avoid any fish with a mouth big enough to eat an adult shrimp. For breeding colonies, a dedicated shrimp-only tank gives the best survival rate for babies.

What do freshwater shrimp eat?

Shrimp graze biofilm and algae constantly, but they also appreciate sinking algae wafers, blanched spinach or courgette, and specialist shrimp pellets. Feed sparingly — once every 2–3 days is plenty. Overfeeding causes ammonia spikes which kill shrimp faster than fish.

What water parameters do cherry shrimp need?

Cherry shrimp are forgiving: pH 6.8–7.8, GH 6–12, temperature 20–26°C. Crystal Reds and Caridina species are stricter and need softer, more acidic water (pH 5.8–6.8, GH 4–6) — suited to RO water with remineraliser. Always drip-acclimate shrimp over 1–2 hours.

How long do shrimp live?

Neocaridina shrimp like Cherries live 1–2 years. Amano shrimp live 2–3 years and grow much larger. Bamboo and Fan shrimp can live 3–5 years. In a cycled, stable tank a healthy colony continually breeds to replace losses, so the colony outlives individuals.

Why are my shrimp dying after a water change?

Copper in tap water is the most common cause — it is lethal to shrimp at levels fish tolerate. Always use a dechlorinator rated for invertebrates and consider RO water for water changes. Avoid medications containing copper, and drip-acclimate shrimp during setup or rehoming.