Red Cherry Dwarf Shrimp

Red Cherry Dwarf Shrimp 

​Bring brilliant color and relentless cleaning power to your freshwater setup with the vibrant Red Cherry Dwarf Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi). Renowned as one of the absolute best freshwater invertebrates for community tanks and planted aquascapes, these active little cleaners spend all day grazing on biofilm, algae, and organic detritus to help keep your aquarium crystal clear.

​Key Features & Attributes:
​Vibrant Coloration: Displays striking translucent red hues that pop beautifully against green live plants and dark substrate.
​Ultimate Cleanup Crew: Highly effective at consuming microalgae, leftover food, and decomposing organic debris.
​Peaceful & Nano-Friendly: Exceptionally gentle temperament, making them ideal tank mates for snails, peaceful nano fish, and other non-aggressive aquatic species.
​Colony Building: Prolific breeders in stable freshwater conditions, allowing you to easily establish a thriving multi-generational colony.

​Care Guidelines:
​Care Level: Easy / Beginner Friendly
​Minimum Tank Size: 5 gallons (10+ gallons recommended for growing colonies)
​Water Temperature: 20°C to 28°C (68°F to 82°F)
​pH Range: 6.5 to 7.6

​Diet: Omnivore; thrives on natural biofilm, high-quality specialized shrimp pellets, blanched vegetables, and algae wafers.

​Tank Setup: Thrives best in heavily planted aquariums featuring ample cover, mosses, and hiding places to make molting shrimp feel secure.