{"product_id":"blue-dream-shrimp","title":"Blue Dream Shrimp","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"372\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"372\"\u003eBlue Dream Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"758\"\u003eBring striking colour and constant activity to your aquarium with the beautiful Blue Dream Shrimp. This premium Neocaridina variety is prized for its rich, deep sapphire-blue coloration, offering a bold contrast against green plants and dark substrates. Peaceful, hardy, and easy to care for, Blue Dream Shrimp are an excellent choice for both beginner and experienced shrimp keepers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"942\"\u003eAlways busy grazing on biofilm, algae, and organic matter, these captivating shrimp not only enhance the beauty of your aquarium but also contribute to a healthy, balanced ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"980\"\u003eWhy Choose Blue Dream Shrimp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"983\"\u003e💙 Stunning deep sapphire-blue coloration\u003cbr data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1027\"\u003e🦐 Peaceful, active, and fascinating to observe\u003cbr data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1077\"\u003e🌱 Perfect for planted aquariums and nano tanks\u003cbr data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1127\"\u003e🍃 Excellent natural algae and biofilm grazers\u003cbr data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003e⭐ Hardy and ideal for beginners and experienced shrimp keepers alike\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1439\"\u003eWhen kept in groups, Blue Dream Shrimp display natural social behaviours as they forage together across plants, mosses, driftwood, and rocks, creating a vibrant and constantly moving display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1835\"\u003e📏 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1465\"\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003e🧬 Scientific Name: Neocaridina davidi\u003cbr data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1509\"\u003e📛 Common Name: Blue Dream Shrimp\u003cbr data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1545\"\u003e🏠 Tank Size: 20L+ recommended\u003cbr data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003e📏 Adult Size: Up to 3cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003e🌡️ Temperature: 18–26°C\u003cbr data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1632\"\u003e⚗️ pH Range: 6.5–7.8\u003cbr data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1655\"\u003e🧘 Temperament: Peaceful\u003cbr data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1682\"\u003e🍽️ Diet: Biofilm, algae, specialised shrimp foods, blanched vegetables, algae wafers, and high-quality shrimp pellets\u003cbr data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003e👥 Group Size: 10+ recommended\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"2078\"\u003eBlue Dream Shrimp thrive in mature, well-established aquariums with stable water conditions. They particularly appreciate mosses, fine-leaved plants, driftwood, and rocks, which provide valuable grazing surfaces, shelter, and breeding areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2080\" data-end=\"2100\"\u003e🐠 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2083\" data-end=\"2100\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2451\"\u003eIdeal for peaceful community aquariums. They can be housed with shrimp-safe fish such as ember tetras, chili rasboras, pygmy Corydoras, otocinclus, celestial pearl danios, and other gentle species. They also thrive in species-only shrimp aquariums. Avoid large or predatory fish, as well as aggressive species that may prey on shrimp or their young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2453\" data-end=\"2472\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2453\" data-end=\"2472\"\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2474\" data-end=\"2798\"\u003eBlue Dream Shrimp breed readily in freshwater aquariums without requiring brackish water. Their deep blue coloration is best maintained through selective breeding and high-quality nutrition. As with all Neocaridina shrimp, copper-based medications should never be used, as copper is highly toxic to freshwater invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2800\" data-end=\"3065\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eBlue Dream Shrimp are a fantastic choice for UK aquarists looking for a hardy, brilliantly coloured freshwater shrimp that combines stunning visual appeal with excellent algae-grazing behaviour, making them an outstanding addition to planted aquariums of all sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Snuffle and Swim","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58335511085437,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/4983\/3648\/files\/ChatGPTImageJun30_2026_03_59_44PM.png?v=1782831599","url":"https:\/\/www.snuffleandswim.com\/products\/blue-dream-shrimp","provider":"Snuffle and Swim","version":"1.0","type":"link"}