Description
🦐 Orange Rili Shrimp
📌 Basic Info
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Scientific Name: Neocaridina davidi var. “Orange Rili”
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Family: Atyidae
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Origin: Selective breeding (originally from Taiwan)
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Size: 1 – 1.5 inches (2.5 – 4 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 – 7.8
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Temperature: 20 – 27°C (68 – 80°F)
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Hardness: 4 – 8 dGH
🦐 Characteristics
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Bright orange coloration with a clear midsection (classic “Rili” pattern).
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Peaceful, active, and great algae cleaners.
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Small in size but very eye-catching in planted tanks.
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Easy to breed in aquariums if water is stable.
🍽️ Food
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Type: Omnivorous scavenger
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Diet: Algae, biofilm, shrimp pellets, blanched veggies (spinach, zucchini, cucumber), algae wafers.
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Feeding: Small amounts, 3–4 times per week (they mostly graze naturally).
🛠️ Maintenance
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Tank Size: Minimum 10 gallons (for a colony).
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Filtration: Gentle sponge filter (to avoid sucking shrimplets).
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Decor: Planted tanks with moss, driftwood, and hiding spots.
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Water Change: 20–30% weekly with dechlorinated water.
👥 Social Behavior
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Minimum Group Size: At least 10+ shrimp (they feel safer and breed better).
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Tank Mates: Peaceful nano fish (neon tetras, rasboras, endlers, otocinclus) & other Neocaridina shrimp.
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Avoid: Aggressive or large fish (cichlids, bettas, goldfish) – they may eat shrimp.
✅ Do’s
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Provide plenty of plants and moss for grazing & hiding.
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Keep stable water parameters (shrimp are sensitive to swings).
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Acclimate slowly when introducing to a new tank.
❌ Don’ts
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Don’t keep with predator fish.
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Don’t use copper-based medications (toxic to shrimp).
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Don’t overfeed – uneaten food fouls the water quickly.
⭐ Quick Tips
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Great for beginners in shrimp keeping.
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Very hardy compared to other shrimp types.
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Their unique orange + clear body pattern makes them a stunning addition to planted aquariums.
