Family: Atyidae
Fire Red Cherry Shrimp — the beginner's jewel. Reaches 2–2.5 cm; keep at 18–26 °C in groups and it multiplies freely.
Neocaridina davidi 'Red' — the Fire Red Cherry Shrimp — is a selective-bred Atyidae morph. In the aquarium it stays an extremely peaceful, vividly red algae grazer. Plan on 2–2.5 cm of adult shrimp at 18–26 °C, kept in groups of 10 or more, and it will both clean the tank and multiply freely.
Beginner-friendly. Extremely peaceful; groups of 10 or more.
Aim for 18–26 °C. Stable 18–26 °C; color intensifies with good diet; 18–26 °C stable range.
Adults reach 2–2.5 cm; it is bottom — constantly grazing plants and hardscape. Plan for at least 20 litres.
Algae and biofilm grazer; color foods keep reds intense. Vary the menu — quality flakes or pellets plus frozen or live foods.
Extremely peaceful. Recommended tankmates: Other Neocaridina color morphs — Interbreed freely — keep colors separate, Small peaceful community fish — Adults survive; babies may be eaten. Avoid Large crayfish and big-mouth cichlids — Will prey on shrimp, Copper-based medications — Lethal to all invertebrates.
Its home waters are Selective-bred form of the East Asian Neocaridina — any stable freshwater community aquarium, with gentle current.
Breeds prolifically in pure freshwater — a self-sustaining colony. Females are larger, deeper and far more colorful.