Blue Star Shrimp

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

Add a truly eye-catching shimmer of blue to your aquarium with the stunning Blue Star Shrimp. This unique variety displays a bright to mid-blue base with subtle speckled or “starry” highlights, giving them a sparkling appearance that stands out beautifully against plants and hardscape.

Hardy, peaceful, and easy to care for, Blue Star Shrimp are perfect for aquarists of all levels. They also help maintain a clean aquarium by constantly grazing on algae and biofilm.

🌿 Why Choose Blue Star Shrimp?

💙 Bright blue with subtle speckled “star” patterning
🌱 Excellent natural algae and biofilm cleaners
🐠 Completely peaceful and community-safe
🪴 Perfect for planted and nano aquariums
⭐ Unique shimmering appearance with standout detail

In a stable aquarium, Blue Star Shrimp will actively explore and form a lively colony, with individuals showing varying intensities of blue and patterning.

📏 Care Requirements

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

🐠 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 eat shrimp.

⚠️ Important Notes

Blue Star Shrimp breed readily in suitable conditions. Colour intensity and speckling may vary between offspring, and selective breeding can help strengthen the “star” pattern over time. Dense planting improves shrimplet survival and colony success.

The Blue Star Shrimp is a fantastic choice for UK aquarists looking for a unique, shimmering blue shrimp that adds both visual interest and natural cleaning benefits to a freshwater aquarium.