Scientific Name
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Neocaridina denticulata sinensis
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Common Names
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Cherry Red Shrimp
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Origin
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Asia
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Water Parameters
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Temp: 70 to 78 PH: 6.5 to 8.4 Total Hardness: 100 to 500
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Feeding
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Scavenger, Algae, Detritus, Dead Plant and animal matter, flakes and pellets
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Maximum Size
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1 inch
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Breeding
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Temp: 78 PH: 7.0 Total Hardness: 100 to 200 Notes: Completely Evolved
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Compatibility
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Species With Possible Hybridization: Bumblebee Shrimp, Bee Shrimp, Tiger Shrimp, all (Cardina sp.) Safe to Mix With: small tetras, dwarf rainbow fish, snails, Rainbow Shrimp, Filter Feeder Shrimp, Dwarf Crayfish Never Mix With: Large Macrobrachium, Larger fish, most crayfish, crabs, Cherry Reds, Natty Browns
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Additional Comments
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These are a great first invertebrate. They are hardy, cheep and super prolific.
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