24K Yellow Backline Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi var.)

Meet the 24K Yellow Backline Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi variant) — a tiny golden superstar with a shiny yellow dorsal stripe that makes it look like it’s sporting a crown. These little shrimp are peaceful, hardworking, and guaranteed to brighten up any aquarium — basically the royalty of your shrimp colony! ✨

Tank Requirements

• Tank Size: Minimum 20 L (more room = happier shrimp and more stable water)

• Temperature: 20 – 26 °C

• pH: 6.5 – 7.8

• Water Hardness: 4 – 12 dGH

• Filtration: Gentle sponge or low-flow filter to protect adults and babies

• Substrate & Décor: Dark gravel or shrimp soil to make that golden backline pop; live plants, mosses, and driftwood for grazing and hiding

Diet

24K Yellow Backline Shrimp are omnivores that thrive on:

• Algae and biofilm (their daily buffet)

• High-quality shrimp pellets or wafers

• Blanched vegetables like zucchini, spinach, or cucumber

• Occasional treats like crushed flakes or tiny protein bites

Pro tip: Feed small portions once per day — they’ll graze happily the rest of the time.

Social Behavior

These shrimp are peaceful, social, and thrive in groups of 10 or more. Ideal tank mates include:
✅ Small rasboras
✅ Pygmy corydoras
✅ Otocinclus
✅ Snails

Avoid aggressive or large fish that may snack on shrimplets.

Breeding

Breeding is straightforward under stable conditions. Females carry eggs for 3–4 weeks, after which miniature shrimp are released and immediately begin grazing. Plenty of plants and moss gives the babies safe spaces to hide and grow.

⭐ Fun Fact

The glowing yellow stripe along their back is not just for show — it’s a sign of healthy, well-fed shrimp, and under dark substrates, it practically glows like liquid gold. ✨

Reference: Bubbly Fish – creating underwater wonders.