Black Cherry Shrimp

🔥 Black Cherry Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi “Black”)

Add bold contrast and a sleek, modern look to your aquarium with the striking Black Cherry Shrimp. Featuring deep black to charcoal coloration, these shrimp stand out beautifully against lighter substrates and lush green plants, creating a dramatic and elegant display.

Hardy, peaceful, and easy to care for, Black Cherry Shrimp are suitable for aquarists of all levels. They also serve as excellent natural cleaners, constantly grazing on algae and biofilm to help maintain a balanced aquarium.

🌿 Why Choose Black Cherry Shrimp?

🖤 Deep black to charcoal coloration
🌱 Natural algae and biofilm grazers
🐠 Completely peaceful and community-safe
🪴 Ideal for planted and nano aquariums
⭐ Striking contrast shrimp for modern aquascapes

In a well-established aquarium, Black Cherry Shrimp will actively forage and develop into a visually striking colony with strong, dark tones.

📏 Care Requirements

🧬 Scientific Name: Neocaridina davidi “Black”
📛 Common Name: Black Cherry Shrimp
🏠 Tank Size: 20L+ recommended
🌡️ Temperature: 20–26°C
⚗️ pH Range: 6.5–7.5
🧘 Temperament: Completely peaceful
🍽️ Diet: Algae, biofilm, shrimp pellets, blanched vegetables, sinking foods
👥 Group Size: Colony of 10+ recommended

Black Cherry Shrimp thrive in mature aquariums with stable water parameters and plenty of plants, moss, and surfaces for grazing and shelter.

🐠 Compatibility

Perfect for peaceful community aquariums with small, non-aggressive fish such as tetras, rasboras, endlers, and pygmy Corydoras. Avoid larger or predatory species that may prey on shrimp.

⚠️ Important Notes

Black Cherry Shrimp breed readily in the right conditions. Colour intensity can vary, and selective breeding helps maintain deeper, more consistent black tones. Providing dense planting and moss improves shrimplet survival.

The Black Cherry Shrimp is a fantastic choice for UK aquarists looking for a bold, low-maintenance shrimp that adds contrast, elegance, and natural cleaning benefits to a freshwater aquarium.

• Temperature: 68–78°F (20–26°C)

• pH Range: 6.5–7.8

• Temperament: Peaceful

• Diet: Algae, biofilm, shrimp food, blanched vegetables

• Breeding: Easy in stable freshwater conditions

These freshwater aquarium shrimp are peaceful and thrive in community tanks with other non-aggressive species such as small fish, snails, and other Neocaridina shrimp. Dense plants, mosses, and hiding places will help them feel secure and encourage breeding.

Ideal for Planted & Nano Aquariums

Black Cherry Neocaridina Shrimp are a favorite for planted aquariums, aquascapes, and nano tanks due to their small size, low bioload, and constant activity. Their jet-black coloration stands out beautifully in nature-style and minimalist aquascapes.

What You’ll Receive

You will receive healthy, home-raised Black Cherry Neocaridina Shrimp, carefully packed to ensure safe arrival. Shrimp may vary slightly in size and shade, as natural coloration can change based on diet, water parameters, and age.