Sunshine 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, vegetable matter and tiny organic particles.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include peaceful nano fish such as small rasboras and otocinclus, along with snails and other peaceful Neocaridina shrimp.
Good to Know
Neocaridina davidi is a selectively bred freshwater shrimp species whose bright Sunshine coloration is a yellow-gold ornamental morph.
Gender Differences
Females are larger and rounder-bodied, often with a visible saddle or eggs, while males are smaller and slimmer with a straighter abdomen.
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