Aquatic Arts - Yellow Cherry Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi) - Bred by Aquatic Arts

Yellow Cherry Shrimp: Affordable and Hardy Shrimp for Beginners

The Yellow Cherry Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi) is a great choice for beginner shrimp keepers or aquarists looking for an affordable and hardy shrimp species. While these shrimp may not exhibit the most intense yellow coloration, they are perfect for those who want a reliable tank cleaner that helps keep biofilm and algae under control. Bred by Aquatic Arts, these shrimp are selectively bred for hardiness, ensuring they thrive in a variety of tank setups and water conditions.

What We Love About This Shrimp:

• Budget-Friendly: Affordable option for beginners or those looking for a hardy shrimp that helps manage biofilm and algae.
• Bred by Aquatic Arts: Our exclusive breeding ensures healthy shrimp that adapt well to tank life.
• Natural Tank Cleaners: Excellent scavengers that help maintain the cleanliness of your aquarium by consuming algae, biofilm, and detritus.
• Hardy and Adaptable: Perfect for beginners, these shrimp tolerate a wide range of water conditions and thrive in most tank setups.

Yellow Cherry Grade Color:

While these shrimp may not have the most vibrant yellow color, they still display a beautiful range of yellow tones:

• Yellow Body and Legs: Can have clear patches that break up the solid yellow coloring.
• Spots or Stripes: The body and legs may feature clear stripes or spots along with small clear patches.
• Grade Range: These shrimp can range from Regular Grade to the brighter Neon Yellow variety.

IMPORTANT:

• Variant shrimp may show some variability in pattern/color quality and may vary in consistency.

Aquascaping:

The Yellow Cherry Shrimp can add a subtle pop of color to aquascaped tanks while playing an essential role in maintaining the tank's cleanliness. When aquascaping for shrimp, provide plenty of hiding spots and grazing surfaces to encourage natural behaviors. Ideal aquascaping elements include:

• Live Plants: Plants like Java Moss, Anubias, and Cryptocoryne provide cover and biofilm for shrimp to feed on.
• Rocks and Driftwood: These provide additional surfaces for biofilm growth, a favorite food source for shrimp.
• Botanicals: Incorporating items such as Indian Almond Leaves or Alder Cones can help replicate the shrimp’s natural habitat while providing essential tannins and shelter.

Botanicals:

Botanicals enhance your shrimp’s environment by providing both shelter and a natural grazing surface. Leaves and seed pods not only release beneficial tannins but also support biofilm growth for shrimp to feed on.

Suggested botanicals include:

• Indian Almond Leaves: Promote a healthy shell and reduce stress with natural antibacterial properties.
• Alder Cones: Release tannins that add beneficial nutrients to the water and help soften it.
• Banana Stem: A natural food source that shrimp enjoy grazing on.

Diet and Feeding:

• Diet: Scavenger that feeds continually. Requires very little feeding in a well-established aquarium containing algae, biofilm, or decaying plant matter. In less mature aquariums, high-quality dry foods with high plant content can be fed multiple times daily.
• Recommended Foods: Aquatic Arts Snowflake Premium Shrimp Food and Aquatic Arts Pollen Granules Premium Shrimp Food are excellent supplements to the diet of any shrimp. Give them a try, and your shrimp will thank you for the tasty treat!

Maintaining a balanced diet will support their health and help keep your tank clean.

Tank Mates and Compatibility:

Yellow Cherry Shrimp are peaceful and do best in community tanks with small, non-aggressive species. Ideal tank mates include:

• Other peaceful shrimp species
• Small fish like rasboras, tetras, and guppies
• Dwarf corydoras and otocinclus catfish

Avoid housing them with larger, aggressive fish that may prey on them.

Recommended Tank Parameters:

• Minimum Tank Size: 2 gallons, recommended 10 gallon minimum for a colony
• Temperature: 64° - 78° F (17.8° - 25.5° C)
• pH: 6.8 - 7.5
• dGH: 6 - 15
• dKH: 0 - 10
• TDS: 180 - 400

Care Guidelines:

• Diet: Omnivorous; feed a balanced diet of shrimp pellets, algae wafers, and blanched vegetables.
• Social Behavior: Peaceful; thrives in groups.
• Origin: Bred exclusively by Aquatic Arts, ensuring healthy and adaptable shrimp.
• Average Adult Size: 1 - 1.5 inches (2.5 - 3.8 cm)
• Average Purchase Size: 1/6 - 3/4 inch (.4 - 1.9 cm)

Add the Hardy Yellow Cherry Shrimp to Your Aquarium Today!

Whether you're a beginner looking to start your first shrimp colony or an experienced aquarist seeking an affordable and effective tank cleaner, the Yellow Cherry Shrimp is a fantastic choice. Bred by Aquatic Arts, these shrimp are a great addition to any aquarium, helping manage biofilm and algae while providing subtle pops of yellow color.

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