Gamba cereza roja intensa (Neocaridina davidi)

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura

18–26 °C

pH

6.5–8

Dureza GH

6–15 dGH

Tamaño adulto

2–2.5 cm

Tanque mínimo

20 L

Capa de nado

Bottom — constantly grazing plants and hardscape

Dificultad

Fácil

Temperamento

Extremely peaceful

Descripción de la especie

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.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat

Any stable freshwater community aquarium

Corriente

Gentle current

Oxígeno disuelto

Moderate oxygen

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato

Fine inert gravel or shrimp-safe sand

Decoración dura

Java moss and driftwood for grazing

Plantas

Dense moss and fine-leaf plants; color pops on greenery

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad

Groups of 10 or more

Dieta

Algae and biofilm grazer; color foods keep reds intense

Compañeros recomendados

• Other Neocaridina color morphs — Interbreed freely — keep colors separate
• Small peaceful community fish — Adults survive; babies may be eaten

Evitar con

• Large crayfish and big-mouth cichlids — Will prey on shrimp
• Copper-based medications — Lethal to all invertebrates

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual

Females are larger, deeper and far more colorful

Método de cría

Breeds prolifically in pure freshwater — a self-sustaining colony

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