Orange Sunkist Shrimp Care Guide
Neocaridina davidi
Stocking Calculator
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, plant matter and small amounts of animal-based foods.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include other peaceful dwarf shrimp, nerite snails, ramshorn snails and tiny non-predatory fish such as ember tetras or celestial pearl danios.
Good to Know
The Orange Sunkist Shrimp is a selectively bred orange color form of Neocaridina davidi, a species famous for producing many stable aquarium color varieties.
Gender Differences
Females are generally larger, rounder and more intensely colored, often showing a visible saddle or eggs beneath the abdomen, while males are smaller and slimmer.
Stock Orange Sunkist Shrimp in Your Tank
Use our free stocking calculator to see if Orange Sunkist Shrimp fits your aquarium