Orange Pumpkin Shrimp Care Guide
Neocaridina davidi
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Bioload Score
80
PeacefulEasy
- Max Size
- 3 cm / 1.2"
- Temperature
- 18–28°C (64–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 8
- Min Tank Size
- 20L (5 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 6 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Asia
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Breeding Difficulty
- Easy
Diet
An omnivorous grazer that feeds on algae, biofilm, microorganisms, plant matter and small detrital particles.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include peaceful nano fish such as otocinclus, small rasboras and ember tetras, along with other Neocaridina shrimp and peaceful snails.
Good to Know
Orange Pumpkin Shrimp is a selectively bred orange colour morph of Neocaridina davidi, a species famous for producing many stable ornamental colour varieties.
Gender Differences
Females are generally larger, rounder-bodied and more intensely coloured, often with a visible saddle or eggs, while males are smaller and slimmer.
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