Description
🌟 Orange Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi var. Orange)
📌 Basic Info
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Scientific Name: Neocaridina davidi (Orange variant)
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Common Name: Orange Shrimp / Orange Sakura Shrimp
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Size: ~1 – 1.2 inches (2.5 – 3 cm)
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Lifespan: 1.5 – 2 years
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Tank Zone: Bottom to mid
🌊 Water Parameters
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TDS: 100 – 250 ppm
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pH: 6.5 – 7.5
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Temperature: 20°C – 26°C
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Water Type: Freshwater, soft to moderately hard
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Hardness: GH 4–8, KH 3–6
🐟 Characteristics
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Vibrant orange body, highly visible even in planted tanks
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Peaceful and very active scavengers
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Hardy and beginner-friendly
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Breed quickly in stable aquariums
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Females show deeper and brighter color
🍽️ Food
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Type: Omnivorous scavenger
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Diet: Shrimp pellets, algae wafers, biofilm, spirulina, blanched vegetables (cucumber, spinach)
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Feeding Frequency: 3–4 times per week
🛠️ Maintenance
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Weekly 15–20% water change
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Sponge filter for safe filtration
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Provide plants, moss, and driftwood for grazing
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Avoid sudden water parameter changes
👥 Social Behavior
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Minimum Group Size: 10+
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Tank Mates: Peaceful nano fish & snails
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Avoid: Bettas, barbs, cichlids, goldfish
✅ Do’s
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Keep in planted aquariums for natural grazing
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Maintain stable water chemistry
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Keep in colonies for activity and breeding
❌ Don’ts
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Don’t use copper-based treatments
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Don’t add them to unstable or uncycled tanks
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Don’t mix with predator fish
⭐ Quick Tips
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One of the most striking colored shrimp for aquascapes
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Very easy to care for, even for beginners
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Perfect choice to add vibrant orange contrast in planted tanks
