Orange Sakura 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 scavenger that grazes on algae, biofilm, soft plant matter and suitable prepared foods.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include peaceful small snails and tiny non-predatory fish such as Otocinclus, ember tetras and celestial pearl danios, although shrimplets may be eaten.
Good to Know
The Orange Sakura Shrimp is a selectively bred colour form of Neocaridina davidi, a highly variable species known for producing numerous ornamental colour morphs.
Gender Differences
Females are larger, rounder-bodied and often more intensely coloured, while males are smaller and slimmer with a straighter abdomen.
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