Orange Sunkist Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi)

The Orange Sunkist Shrimp is a vibrant freshwater dwarf shrimp celebrated for its intense orange coloration and active personality. This popular Neocaridina variety adds a brilliant splash of color to planted aquariums and nano tanks while helping maintain a healthy ecosystem by grazing on algae and biofilm. Hardy, peaceful, and easy to breed, Orange Sunkist Shrimp are ideal for both beginner and experienced shrimp keepers.

What We Like About This Shrimp

• Bright and vibrant orange 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 essential for maintaining healthy shrimp and strong 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

Orange Sunkist Shrimp thrive in mature planted aquariums with plenty of natural grazing surfaces and hiding spots.

Recommended Plants

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

Recommended Decor

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

Dense mosses and planted areas provide shelter for shrimplets and encourage successful breeding.

Diet and Feeding

Orange Sunkist Shrimp spend most of their time grazing throughout the aquarium.

Suitable Foods

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

Avoid overfeeding to maintain excellent water quality.

Tank Mates and Compatibility

Orange Sunkist Shrimp can be kept with peaceful nano fish and other non-aggressive invertebrates.

Suitable tank mates include:

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

Avoid large fish, aggressive species, and known shrimp predators.

Why Keep Orange Sunkist Shrimp?

The Orange Sunkist Shrimp is one of the most colorful Neocaridina shrimp varieties available. Its brilliant orange coloration stands out beautifully against green plants and dark substrates, making it a favorite among aquascapers and shrimp hobbyists. Combined with its peaceful nature, algae-grazing abilities, and ease of breeding, this shrimp is an excellent addition to any freshwater aquarium.