Blue Diamond Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
Also known as: Blue Diamond, Blue Diamond Neocaridina
Formerly: Neocaridina heteropoda, Neocaridina denticulata sinensis
A variety of Cherry Shrimp
A bright, even blue Neocaridina line, often lighter and shinier than Blue Dream. Same easy care as cherry shrimp.
- 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
Blue Diamond shrimp are a bright, even blue Neocaridina line, usually a lighter, shinier blue than Blue Dream. Color can fade with stress, a water change or a molt and comes back as they settle, and a dark background brings it out. Care and breeding are the same as cherry shrimp. Keep them apart from other Neocaridina colors to keep the young blue.
Blue Diamond Shrimp care questions
- What size tank does a Blue Diamond Shrimp need?
- A Blue Diamond 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 Blue Diamond Shrimp need?
- Keep a Blue Diamond 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 Blue Diamond Shrimp aggressive?
- The Blue Diamond 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 Blue Diamond Shrimp eat?
- The Blue Diamond 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 Blue Diamond Shrimp live?
- With good care a Blue Diamond Shrimp lives 1-2 years.
- Is the Blue Diamond Shrimp good for beginners?
- Yes. The Blue Diamond Shrimp is rated beginner care, a good choice for a first tank once it has cycled.
- How does the Blue Diamond Shrimp breed?
- The Blue Diamond Shrimp is a livebearer.
- Where does the Blue Diamond Shrimp come from?
- The Blue Diamond Shrimp is native to Selectively bred Neocaridina davidi.
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