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Red Cherry Shrimp

₹75

Red Cherry Shrimp are peaceful freshwater dwarf shrimp known for their bright red coloration and excellent algae-grazing ability. They are hardy, beginner-friendly, and ideal for planted and shrimp aquariums.

  • Note:If you order 2 qty of a specific variety , then you will receive 1 male and 1 female. If you order 5 qty of a specific variety, then you will receive 2 male and 2 female and the last one will be based on availability.

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    • Description :

      Red Cherry Shrimp are peaceful freshwater dwarf shrimp known for their bright red coloration and excellent algae-grazing ability. They are hardy, beginner-friendly, and ideal for planted and shrimp aquariums.

    • Appearance :

      Small freshwater shrimp with bright red coloration. Females are generally larger and have a more rounded abdomen, while males are usually smaller and less intensely colored.

    • Lifespan :

      1–2 years

    • Diet :

      Omnivore

    • Closing Thoughts :

      Red Cherry Shrimp are an excellent beginner-friendly shrimp and a great choice for planted, nano, and shrimp-only aquariums.

  • Care Level :

    Easy

  • Minimum Tank Size :

    5 gallons

  • pH :

    6.5–8.0

  • Water Hardness :

    Soft to moderately hard

  • Temperature :

    20–28°C

  • Max Size :

    2–3 cm

  • Tank Mates :

    Peaceful community fish, snails, and other compatible Neocaridina shrimp.

  • Bad Tank Mates :

    Large predatory fish, aggressive fish, and species that actively hunt shrimp or shrimp fry.

  • Scientific Name :

    Neocaridina davidi

  • Family :

    Atyidae

  • Origin :

    Taiwan and southern China

  • Social Behavior :

    Peaceful and highly social; best kept in groups.

  • Feeding Details :

    They naturally graze on algae and biofilm and can be supplemented with shrimp pellets, algae wafers, blanched vegetables, and other suitable foods.

  • Breeding Behavior :

    Egg-carrying breeder

  • Breeding Details :

    Red Cherry Shrimp breed readily in freshwater. Females carry fertilized eggs beneath their abdomen for approximately 3–4 weeks before releasing fully formed miniature shrimp.

  • Important Water Parameters :

    Stable, clean, well-oxygenated freshwater with adequate minerals for successful molting.

  • Common Health Issues :

    Molting problems, bacterial infections, stress from unstable water parameters, and sudden deaths caused by rapid changes in water chemistry.

  • Temperament :

    Peaceful

  • Behavior & Temperament :

    Peaceful, active, and social. They spend much of their time grazing on aquarium surfaces and are best kept in groups.

    • Red Cherry Shrimp are one of the most popular freshwater dwarf shrimp varieties. They spend much of their time grazing on algae, biofilm, and organic matter. They are peaceful, active, and reproduce readily in mature freshwater aquariums with stable water parameters.

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