Blue Cherry Shrimp – Neocaridina davidi

Blue Cherry Shrimp – Neocaridina davidi

Blue Cherry Shrimp are beautiful freshwater dwarf shrimp known for their rich blue coloration, peaceful temperament, and active algae-grazing behavior. As a selectively bred color morph of Neocaridina davidi, they are hardy, beginner-friendly, and a favorite choice for planted aquariums, shrimp tanks, nano aquariums, and peaceful freshwater setups.

These shrimp spend much of their day grazing on biofilm, soft algae, leftover food, moss, plants, driftwood, and aquarium surfaces. Their bright blue color adds eye-catching contrast to green planted tanks while their constant foraging helps support a cleaner, more natural aquarium environment.

Key Features

• Beautiful blue freshwater dwarf shrimp
• Hardy and beginner-friendly Neocaridina shrimp
• Great for planted tanks, nano aquariums, and shrimp colonies
• Peaceful and active scavengers
• Plant-safe and safe for aquascapes
• Grazes on biofilm, soft algae, and leftover food
• Can breed readily in stable freshwater aquariums

Care Information

• Scientific Name: Neocaridina davidi
• Common Name: Blue Cherry Shrimp
• Care Level: Easy
• Temperament: Peaceful and social
• Adult Size: Up to 1–1.25 inches
• Minimum Tank Size: 5 gallons
• Temperature: 68–78°F
• pH: 6.5–7.8
• GH: 6–12 dGH
• KH: 2–8 dKH
• Diet: Biofilm, soft algae, shrimp food, algae wafers, sinking foods, and blanched vegetables

Why Choose Blue Cherry Shrimp?

Blue Cherry Shrimp are a great choice for hobbyists who want a colorful, easy-care shrimp for freshwater aquariums. Their blue coloration looks especially striking against live plants, dark substrate, driftwood, and natural aquascaping materials.

Because they are Neocaridina shrimp, they are generally more forgiving than many specialty Caridina shrimp. They do best in fully cycled aquariums with stable water quality, gentle filtration, and plenty of places to graze and hide.

Best Aquarium Setup

• Fully cycled freshwater aquarium
• Live plants, moss, driftwood, and hardscape
• Sponge filter or shrimp-safe filter intake
• Stable water parameters
• Low to moderate water flow
• Hiding places for molting shrimp and baby shrimp
• Shrimp-safe foods, minerals, and supplements as needed

Compatible Tankmates

• Other Blue Cherry Shrimp or similar Neocaridina shrimp
• Peaceful nano fish with caution
• Small rasboras
• Small peaceful tetras
• Otocinclus catfish
• Snails

Tankmates to Avoid

• Large or aggressive fish
• Cichlids
• Puffers
• Goldfish
• Large barbs
• Any fish large enough to eat adult or baby shrimp

Feeding Blue Cherry Shrimp

Blue Cherry Shrimp graze naturally on biofilm, soft algae, and leftover food, but they should still receive a balanced shrimp diet. Offer shrimp pellets, algae wafers, biofilm-based foods, calcium-rich foods, and occasional blanched vegetables such as zucchini or spinach.

Feed small portions and avoid overfeeding. Uneaten food can quickly affect water quality, especially in small shrimp tanks and nano aquariums.

Care Tips

• Keep shrimp in an established, fully cycled aquarium
• Maintain stable water parameters
• Use sponge filters or shrimp-safe filter intakes
• Provide moss, plants, and decor for grazing and hiding
• Avoid copper-based medications and unsafe aquarium treatments
• Perform gentle water changes to avoid sudden parameter swings
• Feed a varied shrimp-safe diet to support color and breeding

Breeding Information

Blue Cherry Shrimp can breed readily in stable freshwater aquariums. Females carry eggs under the body until tiny shrimplets hatch as fully formed miniature shrimp. Live plants, moss, and hiding places help baby shrimp survive.

To maintain stronger blue coloration, it is best to keep Blue Cherry Shrimp with their own color line instead of mixing them with other Neocaridina color varieties. Mixed color lines may eventually produce wild-type offspring.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Blue Cherry Shrimp beginner-friendly?
Yes. Blue Cherry Shrimp are hardy and beginner-friendly when kept in a fully cycled aquarium with stable water quality and shrimp-safe tankmates.

Will Blue Cherry Shrimp breed in my tank?
Yes. They can breed readily in freshwater aquariums when water conditions are stable and they have proper food, cover, and safe hiding places.

Can Blue Cherry Shrimp live with fish?
Yes, they can live with peaceful nano fish, but baby shrimp may be eaten. For the best breeding results, a shrimp-only tank is usually best.

Will their blue color fade?
Stable water conditions, a good diet, low stress, and selective breeding all help maintain stronger blue coloration.

Do Blue Cherry Shrimp eat algae?
Yes. They graze on soft algae and biofilm, but they should also be fed shrimp foods and supplemental foods for a balanced diet.

Can Blue Cherry Shrimp live with other shrimp colors?
Different Neocaridina color varieties can live together, but they may interbreed and eventually produce wild-type offspring. Keep blue shrimp separate if you want to maintain the color line.

Can Blue Cherry Shrimp be shipped?
No. Live shrimp are available for in-store purchase or local pickup only at Tropical Treasures Wyo in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Available at Tropical Treasures Wyo

Blue Cherry Shrimp are colorful freshwater dwarf shrimp for planted aquariums, nano tanks, shrimp colonies, and peaceful freshwater setups. Visit Tropical Treasures Wyo in Cheyenne, Wyoming, to shop freshwater shrimp, shrimp food, live aquarium plants, snails, peaceful community fish, filtration supplies, and aquarium care products. Live livestock is available for in-store purchase or local pickup only.

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