Blue Rili Shrimp

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

Add a striking splash of contrast and colour to your aquarium with the beautiful Blue Rili Shrimp. This popular variety features deep blue head and tail sections paired with a clear or translucent midsection, creating the iconic “rili” pattern that makes each shrimp look uniquely marked.

Hardy, peaceful, and easy to care for, Blue Rili Shrimp are perfect for aquarists of all experience levels. They also play an important role in maintaining a healthy aquarium by grazing on algae and biofilm.

🌿 Why Choose Blue Rili Shrimp?

💙 Distinct blue and clear rili pattern
🌱 Excellent natural algae and biofilm cleaners
🐠 Completely peaceful and community-safe
🪴 Ideal for planted and nano aquariums
⭐ Highly decorative patterned shrimp with unique variation

In a stable aquarium, Blue Rili Shrimp will form an active, visually diverse colony where each individual displays its own unique balance of colour and transparency.

📏 Care Requirements

🧬 Scientific Name: Neocaridina davidi “Blue Rili”
📛 Common Name: Blue Rili 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 Rili Shrimp thrive in mature, stable aquariums with plenty of plants, moss, and surfaces for grazing and shelter.

🐠 Compatibility

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

⚠️ Important Notes

Blue Rili Shrimp breed readily in suitable conditions. Offspring may vary in pattern strength, with some showing more solid blue and others more translucent sections. Selective breeding helps maintain stronger rili patterns. Dense planting improves shrimplet survival rates.

The Blue Rili Shrimp is a fantastic choice for UK aquarists looking for a colourful, patterned, and low-maintenance shrimp that adds both personality and natural cleaning benefits to a freshwater aquarium.