Sky Blue Velvet Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi) The striking sky blue coloration of these Sky Blue Velvet Shrimp adds elegance and a soothing ambiance to any aquarium set-up

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Sky Blue Velvet Shrimp are a stunning addition to any aquarium because of their stunning sky blue hue. Amazingly beautiful shrimp that also do a great job cleaning your tank! They have a lot of energy and produce a lot of young. Red Cherry Shrimp and Neon Yellow Shrimp are also members of this genus (Neocaridina davidi, formerly Neocaridina heteropoda). Sky Blue Velvet Shrimp have the same care needs as Red Cherry Shrimp, and they reproduce at the same rate.

This kind of shrimp may be kept in almost any freshwater aquarium. Plant tanks and community aquariums utilize them extensively, as do huge aquariums for sewage disposal and algae control.

The Sky Blue Velvet Shrimp may thrive in a wide range of freshwater tanks. As long as they feel secure in the tank, the younger shrimp, who are still developing, will become an intense shade of blue. To get the most intense blues, they use lower-intensity lights and a dark ground.



What We Like About This Shrimp: Beautiful sky blue coloration
Completely peaceful with all non-aggressive tankmates
Safe with all plants
Excellent scavenger

RECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS: Temperature: 64° - 84° F (17.8° - 28.8° C)
pH: 6.5 - 7.5
KH: 0 - 10 dKH
Minimum tank size: 2 gallons

CARE GUIDELINES: Diet: Scavenger that feeds continually. Requires very little feeding in a well-established aquarium containing algae, biofilm, or decaying plant matter. In less mature aquariums, high quality dry foods with high plant content can be fed multiple times daily
Social behavior: Peaceful. A small group can continually replenish and grow its population
Origin: Tank-raised in and indigenous to Taiwan
Average adult size: 1 - 1.5 inches (2.5 - 3.8 cm)
Average purchase size: 1/4 - 3/4 inch (.64 - 1.9 cm)

References

Neon Yellow Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi) brilliant yellow coloration draws the eye directly to these dynamic little creatures
Orange Rili Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi) feature a striking orange and white coloration, with the white parts often appearing translucent
Painted Fire Red Cherry Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi) are the highest grade of red cherry shrimp available
Red Rili Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi) feature a striking red and white coloration, with the white parts often appearing translucent
Sky Blue Velvet Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi) The striking sky blue coloration of these Sky Blue Velvet Shrimp adds elegance and a soothing ambiance to any aquarium set-up