Cobalt Blue Shrimp

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

Bring bold, electric colour to your aquarium with the striking Cobalt Blue Shrimp. This eye-catching variety features vibrant cobalt tones ranging from bright sky-blue to deeper насыщенные blues, creating a vivid contrast against plants and darker substrates.

Hardy, peaceful, and easy to care for, Cobalt Blue Shrimp are suitable for aquarists of all experience levels. They also contribute to a cleaner aquarium by constantly grazing on algae and biofilm.

🌿 Why Choose Cobalt Blue Shrimp?

🔵 Bright cobalt to vivid blue coloration
🌱 Excellent natural algae and biofilm cleaners
🐠 Completely peaceful and community-safe
🪴 Perfect for planted and nano aquariums
⭐ Vibrant blue shrimp ideal for high-contrast aquascapes

In a stable environment, Cobalt Blue Shrimp will actively forage and gradually develop into a lively, colourful colony that adds movement and depth to your aquarium.

📏 Care Requirements

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

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

🐠 Compatibility

Ideal for peaceful community tanks with small, non-aggressive fish such as tetras, rasboras, endlers, and pygmy Corydoras. Avoid larger or aggressive fish that may prey on shrimp.

⚠️ Important Notes

Cobalt Blue Shrimp breed readily in the right conditions. Colour intensity can vary, and selective breeding helps maintain brighter, more consistent blue tones. Providing dense planting and moss improves shrimplet survival.

The Cobalt Blue Shrimp is a fantastic choice for UK aquarists looking for a vibrant, low-maintenance shrimp that enhances both the visual appeal and natural balance of a freshwater aquarium.