Orange Sakura Shrimp

Orange Sakura Shrimp

Neocaridina davidi var. orange

Also known as: Orange Shrimp, Sunkist Shrimp

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

Bright orange color morph of the Neocaridina shrimp. Stands out beautifully against green plants and dark substrates.

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

Same easy care as cherry shrimp. Do not mix with other Neocaridina color variants to maintain color purity.

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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