Fire red Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi var.)

Fire Red Shrimp Care Guide

Meet the Fire Red Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi variant) — a tiny, fiery little creature that brings major wow-factor to any aquarium. With a colour so bright you might need sunglasses, these shrimp aren’t just pretty faces; they’re also hardworking algae vacuum cleaners and detritus ninjas for your tank.

Tank Requirements

• Tank Size: Minimum 20 L (bigger is better — more room to show off those fiery red moves)

• Temperature: 20 – 26 °C (no sauna sessions, please!)

• pH: 6.5 – 7.8

• Water Hardness: 4 – 12 dGH

• Filtration: Sponge or gentle filter to keep your little red superheroes safe

• Substrate: Dark sand or gravel — because red deserves a dramatic backdrop

• Décor: Moss, live plants, and driftwood for hiding, grazing, and general shrimp shenanigans

Diet

These omnivorous fireballs are not picky:

• Algae and biofilm — their “all-you-can-eat buffet”

• Shrimp pellets or wafers — gourmet dining included

• Blanched veggies like spinach, zucchini, or green beans

• Occasional treats (think tiny shrimp snacks)

Pro tip: Feed small portions once daily — these shrimp are busy little grazers, always on the move.

Social Behavior

Fire Red Shrimp are peace-loving socialites who like to hang out in groups of 10 or more. Tank mates should be small and chill:
✅ Rasboras
✅ Pygmy corydoras
✅ Otocinclus
✅ Snails

Stay away from hungry or aggressive fish — nobody likes shrimp on the menu!

Breeding

These shrimp are the Dr. Phil of shrimp breeding: easygoing and supportive under stable conditions. Females carry eggs for 3–4 weeks before releasing miniature replicas of themselves. Dense plants and moss give the babies a safe playground to hide and grow.

⭐ Fun Fact

Fire Red Shrimp were bred from humble brown ancestors, slowly upgraded to a red-hot superstar — basically the Beyoncé of the shrimp world. Their fiery colour isn’t just for show; it’s a sign of good health, selective breeding, and a little bit of shrimp sass. ❤️✨

Reference: Bubbly Fish – creating underwater wonders.