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Cherry Shrimp
BeginnerNeocaridina davidi
Small bright red freshwater shrimp. Excellent algae cleaner. Easy to breed and popular in planted tanks.
Difficulty
Beginner
Temperature
22〜28℃
Lifespan
1-2 years
Size
2-3cm
Diet
Algae, shrimp food, leftover food
About
The cherry shrimp (Neocaridina davidi) is a small freshwater shrimp native to Taiwan, widely regarded as the quintessential beginner shrimp in the aquarium hobby. Naturally brownish in the wild, selective breeding has produced a stunning array of color morphs — red (the namesake cherry), orange, yellow, blue, white, and more — making it the most traded ornamental shrimp in the world. Growing to 2–4 cm, cherry shrimp are excellent algae grazers that coexist peacefully with aquatic plants, making them ideal for planted tanks. They are relatively hardy, adapting to pH 6.5–7.5 and temperatures of 20–28°C. However, they are fatally sensitive to copper ions — any copper-based medication must be strictly avoided, and new plants should be thoroughly rinsed to remove pesticide residues. Breeding readily in established tanks, juveniles are independent immediately after hatching and can be raised alongside adults. Diet consists primarily of biofilm, algae, and fine powdered shrimp food, supplemented with blanched vegetables and sinking catfish tablets. Peaceful small fish like otocinclus make ideal tankmates; predatory or boisterous fish must be avoided.
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Basic Info
Origin
Taiwan, east of China, the Korean Peninsula, and Vietnam
Lifespan
1-2 years
Size
2-3cm
Temperature
22〜28℃
Diet
Algae, shrimp food, leftover food
Care Guide
Care Specifications
- pH
- 6.5–8.5
- Hardness (GH)
- 6 dGH
- Water Temp.
- 16–28℃
- Min. Tank
- 38 L
PeacefulGroupBreeding: Easy
Sources: Aquarium Co-op
References & Sources
Edited & verified by: br-choku editorial team
The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.
Primary sources
Taxonomy & Authority
Accepted name: Neocaridina davidi (Bouvier, 1904)
Synonyms: Caridina davidi Bouvier, 1904, Caridina denticulata sinensis Kemp, 1918, Neocaridina denticulata davidi (Bouvier, 1904), Neocaridina denticulata koreana Kubo, 1938, Neocaridina denticulata luoyangensis Cai, 1996, Neocaridina denticulata sinensis (Kemp, 1918)
Authority databases: GBIF
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
Regulations & Conservation Status
Not CITES-listed
無脊椎(エビ)。Neocaridina davidi は CITES 非該当。
Sources: Aquarium Co-op / CITES Appendices (Checklist)
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
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