Blue Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi)

The Blue Shrimp is a beautiful freshwater dwarf shrimp known for its vibrant blue coloration and active behavior. This popular Neocaridina variety adds a striking splash of color to planted aquariums while helping maintain a healthy ecosystem by grazing on algae and biofilm. Hardy, peaceful, and easy to breed, Blue Shrimp are an excellent choice for both beginner and experienced shrimp keepers.

What We Like About This Shrimp

• Attractive blue coloration
• Excellent algae and biofilm grazer
• Peaceful and community-friendly
• Easy to care for and breed
• Perfect for planted and nano aquariums
• Great choice for beginner shrimp keepers

Recommended Tank Parameters

• Tank Size: Minimum 2 gallons (8 liters), 10 gallons (38 liters) recommended for colonies
• Temperature: 18–28°C (64–82°F)
• pH Level: 6.5–7.8
• GH: 6–15 dGH
• KH: 2–10 dKH
• TDS: 180–350 ppm

Stable water conditions are important for maintaining healthy shrimp and vibrant coloration.

Care Guidelines

• Diet: Omnivorous scavenger; feeds on algae, biofilm, shrimp foods, vegetables, and decaying plant matter
• Social Behavior: Extremely peaceful; thrives in colonies
• Origin: Selectively bred color morph of Neocaridina davidi
• Average Adult Size: 2.5–3 cm (1–1.2 inches)
• Average Purchase Size: 1–2 cm (0.4–0.8 inches)
• Plant Safe: Yes

Aquarium Setup

Blue Shrimp thrive in mature planted aquariums with plenty of natural grazing surfaces and hiding places.

Recommended Plants

• Java Moss
• Christmas Moss
• Subwassertang
• Bucephalandra
• Anubias
• Java Fern

Recommended Decor

• Driftwood
• Cholla Wood
• Shrimp Caves
• Leaf Litter
• Natural Botanicals

Dense vegetation and mosses provide shelter for shrimplets and support healthy colony growth.

Diet and Feeding

Blue Shrimp spend most of their day grazing on algae, biofilm, and organic matter throughout the aquarium.

Suitable Foods

• Shrimp pellets
• Algae wafers
• Blanched spinach
• Zucchini
• Indian Almond Leaves
• Shrimp-specific foods
• Natural biofilm

Feed sparingly and remove uneaten food to maintain water quality.

Tank Mates and Compatibility

Blue Shrimp can be kept with peaceful nano fish and non-aggressive invertebrates.

Suitable tank mates include:

• Otocinclus Catfish
• Chili Rasboras
• Ember Tetras
• Nerite Snails
• Mystery Snails

Avoid large fish and known shrimp predators.

Why Keep Blue Shrimp?

The Blue Shrimp is one of the most attractive Neocaridina varieties available, offering brilliant blue coloration that stands out beautifully against green plants and dark substrates. Its peaceful nature, algae-grazing ability, and ease of breeding make it an excellent addition to planted aquariums and dedicated shrimp colonies. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced shrimp keeper, Blue Shrimp provide both beauty and functionality in any freshwater setup.