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