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(B) Dream Blue Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi var. Dream Blue)

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Description

🌟 Dream Blue Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi var. Dream Blue)

📌 Basic Info

  • Scientific Name: Neocaridina davidi (Dream Blue variant)

  • Common Name: Dream Blue Shrimp / Blue Velvet Shrimp

  • Size: ~1 – 1.2 inches (2.5 – 3 cm)

  • Lifespan: 1.5 – 2 years

  • Tank Zone: Bottom to mid (constantly grazing on plants, substrate, and décor

🌊 Water Parameters

  • TDS (Total Dissolved Solids): 100 – 250 ppm

  • pH: 6.5 – 7.5

  • Temperature: 20°C – 26°C (68°F – 79°F)

  • Water Type: Freshwater, soft to medium hard

  • Hardness: GH 4–8, KH 3–6

🐟 Characteristics

  • Bright, solid sky-blue coloration (more intense than Blue Velvet)

  • Peaceful, active, and hardy → great for beginners

  • Natural algae and biofilm cleaners → help maintain tank health

  • Easy to breed in stable, planted aquariums

  • Females usually have stronger color than males

🍽️ Food

  • Type: Omnivorous scavenger

  • Diet: Algae, biofilm, shrimp pellets, spirulina, blanched vegetables (spinach, zucchini), specialized shrimp food

  • Feeding Frequency: 3–4 times per week, very small amounts

🛠️ Maintenance

  • Weekly water change: 15–20%

  • Use sponge filter (safe for babies)

  • Provide plants, moss, and driftwood → for grazing and hiding

  • Avoid sudden changes in water quality

  • No copper-based fertilizers or medications

👥 Social Behavior

  • Minimum Group Size: 10+ (best kept in colonies)

  • Tank Mates: Peaceful fish – rasboras, ember tetras, guppies, otocinclus, snails, other Neocaridina shrimp

  • Avoid: Large/aggressive fish (bettas, barbs, cichlids, goldfish)

✅ Do’s

  • Keep in planted aquariums with moss and hiding spaces

  • Provide a stable, cycled tank before adding shrimp

  • Acclimate slowly when introducing them

  • Keep colonies for breeding and natural behavior

❌ Don’ts

  • Don’t keep them with predators or fin-nippers

  • Don’t overfeed → uneaten food pollutes water

  • Don’t keep in unstable or new tanks

  • Don’t use copper-based meds/ferts

⭐ Quick Tips

  • One of the most popular blue Neocaridina shrimp for planted tanks

  • Hardy, easy to care for, and beginner-friendly

  • Breed quickly in stable conditions

  • A stunning, bright-blue addition to any freshwater community tank