Red Cherry Shrimp - Neocaridina davidi (1-2cm)

Red Cherry shrimp are small, hardy freshwater dwarf shrimp. They are suitable for beginners and are peaceful algae-eaters that are happiest in well-planted, fully cycled aquariums. Neocaridina are relatively easy to breed. 

Regular weekly 20% waterchanges are recommended. Suitable for pH 6.5-8.0 and water temperature of 21-24ºC. They are sensitive to rapid changes in water conditions. They must be acclimatised slowly to new aquariums. 

Sponge filters are ideal for use with shrimp. 

Diet: Shrimp are scavengers that eat biofilm and algae. They can also eat algae wafers and blanched zucchini or cucumber. 

Copper is deadly to shrimp.