Description
🌟 Blue Rili Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi var. Blue Rili)
📌 Basic Info
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Scientific Name: Neocaridina davidi (Blue Rili variant)
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Common Name: Blue Rili 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 (always grazing on plants, rocks, and glass)
🌊 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 (68°F – 79°F)
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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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Distinctive blue body with transparent sections, giving a striking patterned look.
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Peaceful, hardy, and perfect for community aquariums.
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Active algae eaters and scavengers → help in keeping tanks clean.
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Easy to breed in stable aquariums.
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Females are usually larger and more colorful than males.
🍽️ Food
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Type: Omnivorous scavenger.
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Diet: Algae, biofilm, shrimp pellets, blanched vegetables (spinach, zucchini), spirulina, quality shrimp food.
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Feeding Frequency: 3–4 times per week, in very small portions.
🛠️ Maintenance
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Weekly 15–20% water change.
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Use a sponge filter (safe for baby shrimp).
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Add plants, moss, and driftwood → natural hiding and grazing spots.
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Avoid copper-based medications or fertilizers (toxic).
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Stability in water parameters is more important than chasing perfect numbers.
👥 Social Behavior
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Minimum Group Size: 10+ (they thrive in colonies).
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Tank Mates: Peaceful small fish – rasboras, ember tetras, guppies, endlers, otocinclus, snails.
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Avoid: Aggressive or predatory fish (bettas, cichlids, barbs, goldfish).
✅ Do’s
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Keep them in a planted tank with moss and hiding spots.
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Acclimate slowly when adding to a new aquarium.
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Maintain a stable, cycled aquarium.
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Keep them in colonies for natural breeding and activity.
❌ Don’ts
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Don’t mix with aggressive or large fish.
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Don’t overfeed → leads to water pollution.
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Don’t use copper-based treatments.
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Don’t keep them in new or unstable tanks.
⭐ Quick Tips
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Known for their beautiful blue + clear patterned body.
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Hardy, peaceful, and beginner-friendly.
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Great algae cleaners and active tank scavengers.
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Add a unique blue shine to any planted aquarium
