Cherry Shrimp

Cherry Shrimp

Neocaridina davidi

Wiped out by copper medication (ich medication). Extremely sensitive to sudden water changes, but breeds on its own when conditions are right.

Temp 18~27°CpH 6.4~8GH 4~15Adult 2.5 cmGroup fine aloneMin. tank 10 LSwims bottomPrice $1.07

How many fit in each tank?

The largest group where none died in 90 days. Tap water · black sand · bacteria starter on day 1 · fish added on day 10 · 25% weekly water changes.

30 cm cube
32
45 cm standard
35
60 cm standard
40
90 cm standard
50
120 cm standard
55
120 cm large
64
Run a 60 cm standard tank with 40 yourself →

Don’t keep with

The same rules the engine uses for tankmates.

Good tankmates

No eating or bullying either way, with plenty of overlap in temperature and pH. Fish that swim at a different level come first.

Beginner picks with this fish

Beginner pick
Cherry shrimp tank
The easiest tank to start, no heater needed.
Beginner pick
No-heater White Cloud tank
Fish and shrimp that live at room temperature.
See it in the Gallery

The numbers on this page come from the Water Kiwoogi simulator model; real tanks can differ.