Blue Velvet Shrimp

Blue Velvet Shrimp

Neocaridina davidi var. blue

Also known as: Blue Dream Shrimp

💧 Freshwater ✌️ Peaceful 🟢 Easy 🍽️ Omnivore Schooling (5+)

Vibrant deep blue color morph of the Neocaridina shrimp. Same easy care as cherry shrimp but in a stunning blue color.

Tank Size

5 gal
minimum (10+ preferred)

Temperature

65–80°F
18–27°C

pH Range

6.5–8
water acidity

Max Size

1.5"
3.8 cm

Lifespan

1–2 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Bottom
preferred zone

Care Notes

Do not mix with other Neocaridina color morphs or offspring will revert to wild coloring. Sensitive to copper.

Feeding

Algae, biofilm, shrimp pellets, blanched vegetables, and leftover fish food.

Compatible Tank Mates

Neon Tetra 1.5" Cardinal Tetra 2" Rummy Nose Tetra 2" Ember Tetra 0.8" Congo Tetra 3.5" Glowlight Tetra 1.5" Harlequin Rasbora 2" Chili Rasbora 0.7" Celestial Pearl Danio 1" Zebra Danio 2" Bloodfin Tetra 2" Lemon Tetra 1.5"

Use Caution With

Black Skirt Tetra 2.5" Serpae Tetra 1.75" Buenos Aires Tetra 3" Green Neon Tetra 1" Silvertip Tetra 2" Phoenix Rasbora 0.8" Colombian Tetra 2.5" Giant Danio 4" Blue Tetra 2.5" Long-Finned Serpae Tetra 1.8" Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid 3" Firemouth Cichlid 6"

Incompatible With

White Cloud Mountain Minnow 1.5" Angelfish 6" Oscar 14" Discus 8" Jack Dempsey 10" Convict Cichlid 5" Green Terror 8" Severum 8" Blood Parrot Cichlid 8" Texas Cichlid 12" Pike Cichlid 10" Salvini Cichlid 8"

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