Red & White Shrimp
Red & White Shrimp are vibrant and hardy freshwater shrimp, perfect for adding color, activity, and practical value to any aquarium. With a wide range of color variations, including red, yellow, blue, green, and even crystal-clear, these shrimps are a favorite among both beginner and experienced aquarists for their beauty and ease of care. Native to East Asia, Neocaridina shrimp are well-suited for a variety of freshwater setups. They typically grow up to 1.5 inches in length and thrive in tanks with stable water conditions. Neocaridina shrimp are peaceful and can coexist with a wide range of community fish, snails, and other invertebrates, making them ideal for planted or shrimp-only aquariums. These shrimps are excellent scavengers, feeding on algae, leftover food, and organic matter, helping to keep your tank clean. They also enjoy a diet of high-quality shrimp pellets, blanched vegetables, and algae wafers.
The Red & White Shrimp is a very bright red shrimp that adds a spalsh of color to an aquarium once fully acclimated. Although commonly kept in a freshwater fish aquariums, the Red & White Shrimp thrives in a planted aquarium where food is abundant. They will often appear clear in coloration until they have fully acclimated to their new home. Once fully acclimated their appearance transforms from clear into a predominantly red and white coloration. The Red & White Shrimp have been know to breed in captivity.