Description
🌟 Yellow Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi var. Yellow)
📌 Basic Info
Scientific Name: Neocaridina davidi (Yellow variant)
Common Name: Yellow Shrimp / Golden Back 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
Bright lemon-yellow body; some with golden stripe (Golden Back type)
Peaceful, very active grazers
Excellent algae eaters and scavengers
Hardy and great for beginners
Breed easily in stable tanks
🍽️ Food
Type: Omnivorous scavenger
Diet: Algae, biofilm, shrimp pellets, spirulina, blanched veggies (zucchini, spinach)
Feeding Frequency: 3–4 times per week
🛠️ Maintenance
Weekly 15–20% water change
Sponge filter recommended
Live plants and moss help survival and breeding
Keep parameters stable – sensitive to sudden changes
👥 Social Behavior
Minimum Group Size: 10+
Tank Mates: Peaceful fish (ember tetras, rasboras, endlers, otocinclus, snails)
Avoid: Aggressive or large predators
✅ Do’s
Provide dark substrate to enhance yellow coloration
Keep in colonies for natural activity
Maintain stable, clean water
❌ Don’ts
Don’t use copper-based chemicals
Don’t keep with predatory fish
Don’t overfeed – they love grazing naturally
⭐ Quick Tips
Their bright yellow color gives a sunny pop to aquariums
Easy to care for and breed
Perfect shrimp for aquascaped tanks
