Carbon Blue Shrimp

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

Introduce deep, striking colour to your aquarium with the stunning Carbon Blue Shrimp. Known for their rich dark blue to almost inky-black tones, these shrimp create a bold contrast against plants and substrate, adding depth and sophistication to any setup.

Hardy, peaceful, and easy to care for, Carbon Blue Shrimp are perfect for aquarists of all experience levels. They also serve as excellent natural cleaners, constantly grazing on algae and biofilm.

🌿 Why Choose Carbon Blue Shrimp?

💙 Deep blue to near-black coloration
🌱 Natural algae and biofilm grazers
🐠 Completely peaceful and community-friendly
🪴 Ideal for planted and nano aquariums
⭐ Unique, darker colour variant for contrast tanks

In a stable, well-maintained aquarium, Carbon Blue Shrimp will actively forage and gradually form a beautiful, dark-toned breeding colony.

📏 Care Requirements

🧬 Scientific Name: Neocaridina davidi “Carbon Blue”
📛 Common Name: Carbon Blue 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

Carbon Blue Shrimp thrive in mature aquariums with stable parameters and plenty of moss, plants, and hardscape to graze on and hide within.

🐠 Compatibility

Perfect 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

Carbon Blue Shrimp will breed readily in the right conditions. Colour intensity can vary between individuals, and selective breeding helps maintain deeper, more consistent blue tones. Providing moss and dense planting increases shrimplet survival.

The Carbon Blue Shrimp is an excellent choice for UK aquarists looking for a bold, darker-coloured shrimp that adds contrast, elegance, and natural cleaning benefits to a freshwater aquarium.