Blue Cherry Shrimp

🔥 Blue Cherry Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi “Blue Cherry”)

Add a vibrant splash of cool colour to your aquarium with the stunning Blue Cherry Shrimp. This popular Neocaridina variety features rich blue tones ranging from sky blue to deep sapphire, creating a striking contrast against plants, wood, and darker substrates.

Hardy, peaceful, and easy to care for, Blue Cherry Shrimp are perfect for aquarists of all experience levels. They also help keep your aquarium clean by grazing on algae and biofilm.

🌿 Why Choose Blue Cherry Shrimp?

💙 Vibrant blue coloration from light sky to deep sapphire
🌱 Excellent natural algae and biofilm cleaners
🐠 Completely peaceful and community-safe
🪴 Perfect for planted and nano aquariums
⭐ One of the most popular coloured shrimp varieties

In a stable aquarium, Blue Cherry Shrimp will actively explore their environment and form a lively, colourful colony that brings constant movement and interest.

📏 Care Requirements

🧬 Scientific Name: Neocaridina davidi “Blue Cherry”
📛 Common Name: Blue 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

Blue Cherry Shrimp thrive in mature, stable aquariums with plenty of plants, moss, and surfaces for grazing and hiding.

🐠 Compatibility

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

⚠️ Important Notes

Blue Cherry Shrimp breed readily in suitable conditions. Colour intensity may vary between individuals, and selective breeding helps maintain stronger, more consistent blue lines. Dense planting improves shrimplet survival rates.

The Blue Cherry Shrimp is a fantastic choice for UK aquarists looking for a bright, easy-to-care-for shrimp that enhances both the beauty and natural balance of a freshwater aquarium.