Blue Diamond Shrimp

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

Add a rich, velvety splash of colour to your aquarium with the stunning Blue Diamond Shrimp. Known for their deep sapphire to almost midnight-blue tones, these shrimp offer a more solid and luxurious blue compared to lighter varieties, making them a true standout in any aquascape.

Hardy, peaceful, and easy to care for, Blue Diamond Shrimp are ideal for both beginners and experienced aquarists. They also help maintain a cleaner tank by grazing on algae and biofilm.

🌿 Why Choose Blue Diamond Shrimp?

💎 Deep, solid sapphire-blue coloration
🌱 Excellent natural algae and biofilm cleaners
🐠 Completely peaceful and community-safe
🪴 Perfect for planted and nano aquariums
⭐ Premium-looking blue shrimp with strong colour depth

In a stable aquarium, Blue Diamond Shrimp will actively forage and develop into a striking, uniform-looking colony with rich blue tones throughout.

📏 Care Requirements

🧬 Scientific Name: Neocaridina davidi “Blue Diamond”
📛 Common Name: Blue Diamond 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 Diamond Shrimp thrive in mature aquariums with stable water parameters and plenty of plants, moss, and surfaces to graze on.

🐠 Compatibility

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

⚠️ Important Notes

Blue Diamond Shrimp breed readily in the right conditions. Maintaining strong, consistent blue coloration may require selective breeding over time. Providing dense planting and moss helps protect young shrimplets and improves survival rates.

The Blue Diamond Shrimp is a fantastic choice for UK aquarists seeking a bold, elegant, and low-maintenance shrimp that enhances both the beauty and natural balance of a freshwater aquarium.