Description
🌟 Blue Rili Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi var. Blue Rili)
📌 Basic Info
Scientific Name: Neocaridina davidi (Blue Rili variant)
Common Name: Blue Rili Shrimp
Size: ~1 – 1.2 inches (2.5 – 3 cm)
Lifespan: 1.5 – 2 years
Tank Zone: Bottom to mid (always grazing on plants, rocks, and glass)
🌊 Water Parameters
TDS: 100 – 250 ppm
pH: 6.5 – 7.5
Temperature: 20°C – 26°C (68°F – 79°F)
Water Type: Freshwater, soft to moderately hard
Hardness: GH 4–8, KH 3–6
🐟 Characteristics
Distinctive blue body with transparent sections, giving a striking patterned look.
Peaceful, hardy, and perfect for community aquariums.
Active algae eaters and scavengers → help in keeping tanks clean.
Easy to breed in stable aquariums.
Females are usually larger and more colorful than males.
🍽️ Food
Type: Omnivorous scavenger.
Diet: Algae, biofilm, shrimp pellets, blanched vegetables (spinach, zucchini), spirulina, quality shrimp food.
Feeding Frequency: 3–4 times per week, in very small portions.
🛠️ Maintenance
Weekly 15–20% water change.
Use a sponge filter (safe for baby shrimp).
Add plants, moss, and driftwood → natural hiding and grazing spots.
Avoid copper-based medications or fertilizers (toxic).
Stability in water parameters is more important than chasing perfect numbers.
👥 Social Behavior
Minimum Group Size: 10+ (they thrive in colonies).
Tank Mates: Peaceful small fish – rasboras, ember tetras, guppies, endlers, otocinclus, snails.
Avoid: Aggressive or predatory fish (bettas, cichlids, barbs, goldfish).
✅ Do’s
Keep them in a planted tank with moss and hiding spots.
Acclimate slowly when adding to a new aquarium.
Maintain a stable, cycled aquarium.
Keep them in colonies for natural breeding and activity.
❌ Don’ts
Don’t mix with aggressive or large fish.
Don’t overfeed → leads to water pollution.
Don’t use copper-based treatments.
Don’t keep them in new or unstable tanks.
⭐ Quick Tips
Known for their beautiful blue + clear patterned body.
Hardy, peaceful, and beginner-friendly.
Great algae cleaners and active tank scavengers.
Add a unique blue shine to any planted aquarium
