Red Rili Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi) feature a striking red and white coloration, with the white parts often appearing translucent

photo credit: Aquatics Arts

The bright red color of Rili shrimp makes them a show-stopping ornament for any aquarium. While you watch these shrimp clean your tank, you can relax knowing that it will look like new in no time. A Red Rili Shrimp's red and white coloring is striking, and the shrimp's white parts can appear transparent. They have a high rate of fertility and are very active. These shrimp can help clean your aquarium of algae and other debris.

These shrimp can be maintained in just about any freshwater tank. Large aquariums use them for sewage disposal and algae control, and smaller aquariums use them for plant tanks and community aquariums. If possible, we like to ship out shrimp that are just getting started in their reproductive years.

Since Red Rili Shrimp and Sakura Red Cherry Shrimp are the same species, care for both is essentially the same. Any freshwater aquarium setting should be fine for Red Rili Shrimp. The shrimp we release into the wild are young adults, between half an inch and three quarters of an inch in length, that are ready to reproduce. Baby shrimp, like other creatures still developing, will flourish in their new environment. If you use dim lights on a dark surface, you can get the most vibrant hues.