Blue Turquoise Shrimp

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

Add a stunning splash of ocean-like colour to your aquarium with the vibrant Blue Turquoise Shrimp. This beautiful variety displays a rich blend of blue with subtle turquoise and teal tones, creating a shimmering effect that stands out brilliantly against green plants and natural aquascapes.

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

🌿 Why Choose Blue Turquoise Shrimp?

💙 Vibrant blue with turquoise/teal highlights
🌱 Excellent natural algae and biofilm cleaners
🐠 Completely peaceful and community-safe
🪴 Perfect for planted and nano aquariums
⭐ Eye-catching colour blend with a natural shimmer effect

In a stable aquarium, Blue Turquoise Shrimp will actively forage and develop into a lively colony with beautifully varied blue-green tones.

📏 Care Requirements

🧬 Scientific Name: Neocaridina davidi “Blue Turquoise”
📛 Common Name: Blue Turquoise 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 Turquoise Shrimp thrive in mature, stable aquariums with plenty of plants, moss, and hardscape 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 prey on shrimp.

⚠️ Important Notes

Blue Turquoise Shrimp breed readily in suitable conditions. Colour intensity can vary between individuals, with some showing deeper blue and others more turquoise tones. Selective breeding can help maintain stronger, more consistent coloration. Dense planting improves shrimplet survival rates.

The Blue Turquoise Shrimp is a fantastic choice for UK aquarists looking for a unique, shimmering blue-green shrimp that adds both elegance and natural cleaning benefits to a freshwater aquarium.