Red Onyx 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 biofilm and algae while accepting algae-based foods, blanched vegetables and prepared shrimp foods.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include small peaceful fish such as ember tetras, chili rasboras and otocinclus, along with other non-aggressive dwarf shrimp and snails.
Good to Know
Red Onyx Shrimp are a selectively bred colour form of Neocaridina davidi, a highly variable species whose common colour varieties have been developed through aquarium breeding.
Gender Differences
Females are typically larger and more robust with a broader, curved abdomen, while males are slimmer and usually less intensely coloured.
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