Carbon Rili Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
Also known as: Black Rili, Black Rili Shrimp, Carbon Rili
Formerly: Neocaridina heteropoda, Neocaridina denticulata sinensis
A variety of Cherry Shrimp
A dark Rili form: black to blue-black head and tail with a clear middle. 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
Carbon Rili shrimp carry the Rili pattern in black or very dark blue-black, with a dark head and tail and a clear middle. They show best against light sand and bright green plants. Color can range from charcoal to deep blue-black, and young that come out solid dark are normal for the line. Care and breeding match cherry shrimp. Keep them apart from other Neocaridina colors.
Carbon Rili Shrimp care questions
- What size tank does a Carbon Rili Shrimp need?
- A Carbon Rili 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 Carbon Rili Shrimp need?
- Keep a Carbon Rili 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 Carbon Rili Shrimp aggressive?
- The Carbon Rili 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 Carbon Rili Shrimp eat?
- The Carbon Rili 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 Carbon Rili Shrimp live?
- With good care a Carbon Rili Shrimp lives 1-2 years.
- Is the Carbon Rili Shrimp good for beginners?
- Yes. The Carbon Rili Shrimp is rated beginner care, a good choice for a first tank once it has cycled.
- How does the Carbon Rili Shrimp breed?
- The Carbon Rili Shrimp is a livebearer.
- Where does the Carbon Rili Shrimp come from?
- The Carbon Rili Shrimp is native to Selectively bred Neocaridina davidi.
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