Blue Dream Shrimp

Neocaridina davidi

A variety of Cherry Shrimp

A deep-blue line-bred color morph of the cherry shrimp — identical care, different color.

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 Dream is one of the most popular Neocaridina color strains, the same species as the red cherry shrimp. Keeping different Neocaridina colors together leads to muddy brown offspring, so colonies are usually kept single-color.