Skittle Cherry Shrimp
The Skittles Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi) are a brilliant mix of all my cherry shrimp that add bold pops of colour to any aquarium. These shrimps are the perfect choice for those just starting out, those who can’t decide on one colour or people who love a surprise and unique shrimp.
These Skittle shrimps are ones that didn’t quite make the cut to be sold as high-quality pure strain varieties or for further breeding projects, only due to being not quite the right shade or not having the correct patterns they are still very bright and beautiful shrimp. This collection of shrimp contain varieties I have not released on the website yet such as lava orange, green rili, carbon rili, blue carbon rili, red rili, orange rili and yellow rili. As well as some from solid-coloured lines that aren’t quite the perfect colour shades. Wildtype or wild coloured shrimp will not be added to orders.
Check out a video of them here @https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJD68cYyAJy/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Beyond their stunning coloration, Skittle Shrimp are excellent clean-up crew members, helping to keep tanks clean and balanced by consuming biofilm, some species of algae, and leftover food. They are hardy, beginner-friendly, and easy to breed, making them an ideal choice for planted tanks and peaceful community aquariums.
Key Features:
✔️ Bright and unique coloration, perfect for adding a pop of vibrant colour to aquascapes
✔️ Great clean-up crew, naturally maintaining a clean tank
✔️ Hardy and beginner-friendly, easy to care for and breed
✔️ Peaceful and community-friendly, safe with most small fish and shrimp.
✔️ Perfect for planted tanks, adding contrast and movement
Care Tips:
🌡️ Water Temperature: 20-26°C (68-79°F)
📏 Tank Size: Minimum 20 litres recommended
🥦 Diet: Algae, biofilm, shrimp pellets, blanched vegetables, and occasional protein-based foods {this species will not eat black beard, hair algae, cyanobacteria, blue green algae and some slime algaes}
💧 Water Conditions: pH 6.5-7.5, stable parameters with clean, well-oxygenated water
Add Skittle Shrimp to your aquarium for a bright, active, and hardworking shrimp that enhances both the beauty and health of your tank!
Due to these being a mix of colours there is not one perfect substrate colour but I’ve found black or dark substrates are one of the best to use.
Please note that although clean-up crews can help make thriving ecosystems within your aquariums, they are not great to add for the sole purpose of fixing an imbalance. This can contribute to that problem by adding more to the bioload, which can cause more algae. They will also need to be fed their own food. and cannot solely rely on what is in your aquarium.
If you have a preference, please contact me and I will try my best to fulfil your request depending on availability.