Easy to intermediate
Chocolate Cherry Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi)
18–26°C · pH 6.5–8 · 30L
£13.99
Add vibrant red colour and natural algae control to your aquarium with Cherry Shrimp. Peaceful, hardy Neocaridina ideal for planted nano tanks. Order today for UK delivery.
This listing is for a group of 10 assorted cherry shrimp (Neocaridina davidi mix, 1-2 cm) — the same shrimp as our single Neocaridina davidi mix listing, supplied together as a starter colony.
A group of 10 settles quickly in a mature planted tank, grazing algae and biofilm, and a mixed-colour group lets a varied colony develop.
Neocaridina davidi mix is part of our Neocaridina range. Neocaridina davidi mix from our Neocaridina range. Check care, compatibility and delivery details before ordering.
The care data below is built from the trusted supplier and site catalogue fields for this exact SKU. The written guide is structured for quick checking before purchase, with the important care, compatibility and delivery points kept together.
| Scientific name | Neocaridina davidi mix |
|---|---|
| Care level | easy |
| Temperament | peaceful |
| Diet | Biofilm, algae, blanched vegetables, shrimp pellets, leaf litter |
| Tank region | bottom |
| Temperature | 18-28C |
| pH | 6.5-8 |
| Hardness | 4-15 dGH |
| Minimum aquarium | 20 litres |
| Adult size | 3 cm |
| Lifespan | 2 years |
Neocaridina davidi mix should be planned around stable water and a mature aquarium: start with at least 20 litres; keep temperature around 18-28C; aim for pH 6.5-8. Add cover, open swimming space and a steady routine before introducing new livestock.
Neocaridina davidi mix needs stocking choices that respect its behaviour: temperament is listed as peaceful; it usually uses the bottom area of the aquarium.
Neocaridina davidi mix should be matched with tank mates using the adult size, temperament, water parameters and feeding behaviour on this page. Introduce carefully and watch the first week after delivery.
Use biofilm, algae, blanched vegetables, shrimp pellets, leaf litter as the feeding guide for Neocaridina davidi mix. Offer small portions, vary the diet where appropriate, and remove uneaten food so water quality remains stable.
Only add Neocaridina davidi mix to a mature aquarium with stable water. When your order arrives, float and acclimate slowly, keep the lights low, and avoid feeding heavily on the first day. Watch breathing, posture, colour and appetite during the first week.
We connect the listing, SKU, care notes and stock data so you can order the exact animal shown on this page. Livestock is packed in oxygenated bags with insulation and heat packs when needed, then sent by tracked UK courier with live arrival support.
Use the facts on this page as a final check before adding Neocaridina davidi mix to your basket. Confirm the adult size, water conditions, feeding style and behaviour suit the aquarium you already have, then choose tank mates that will not outcompete, bully or stress it after delivery.
If you are building a new setup, let the aquarium mature first and avoid mixing livestock with very different temperature, pH or temperament needs. A careful match at the start is usually the difference between a calm community tank and avoidable losses later.
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