Bloody Mary Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
Also known as: Bloody Mary, Bloody Mary Cherry Shrimp
Formerly: Neocaridina heteropoda, Neocaridina denticulata sinensis
A variety of Cherry Shrimp
A deep, glassy red Neocaridina line. The color sits under a clear shell, so it looks dark and translucent rather than painted.
- Water
- Freshwater
- Temperature
- 65–80°F
- pH
- 6.5–8
- Hardness
- 4–14 dGH
- Max size
- 1.5 in
- Min tank
- 5 gal
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Social
- Colony (10+)
- Swim level
- Bottom
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Care level
- Beginner
- Lifespan
- 1-2 years
- Breeding
- Livebearer
- Suitability
- Common
- Origin
- Selectively bred Neocaridina davidi
Bloody Mary shrimp are one of the deepest reds in Neocaridina. The red is in the body under a glassy, clear shell, so they look dark red and almost see-through rather than solid and painted like Fire Red. They hold their color best over a dark substrate. Care and breeding are the same as cherry shrimp. Keep them away from other red lines and other colors if you want the young to keep the look.
Bloody Mary Shrimp care questions
- What size tank does a Bloody Mary Shrimp need?
- A Bloody Mary Shrimp needs a tank of at least 5 gallons. It grows to about 1.5 inches. Keep them in a group of 10 or more, and size the tank for the whole group.
- What water temperature and pH does a Bloody Mary Shrimp need?
- Keep a Bloody Mary Shrimp at 65–80°F, pH 6.5–8, and 4–14 dGH hardness. It's a freshwater species. Stable water matters more than hitting an exact number.
- Is the Bloody Mary Shrimp aggressive?
- The Bloody Mary Shrimp is peaceful. Best kept: colony, happiest in a group of 10+. It spends most of its time in the bottom of the tank.
- What does the Bloody Mary Shrimp eat?
- The Bloody Mary Shrimp is an omnivore. Feed a varied diet in small amounts once or twice a day, only what it finishes in a couple of minutes.
- How long does a Bloody Mary Shrimp live?
- With good care a Bloody Mary Shrimp lives 1-2 years.
- Is the Bloody Mary Shrimp good for beginners?
- Yes. The Bloody Mary Shrimp is rated beginner care, a good choice for a first tank once it has cycled.
- How does the Bloody Mary Shrimp breed?
- The Bloody Mary Shrimp is a livebearer.
- Where does the Bloody Mary Shrimp come from?
- The Bloody Mary Shrimp is native to Selectively bred Neocaridina davidi.
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