Orange Rili Shrimp

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

Bring a vibrant and artistic look to your aquarium with the striking Orange Rili Shrimp. This unique variety features a beautiful combination of bright orange coloration paired with clear or translucent sections, creating the signature “rili” pattern that adds contrast, movement, and visual interest to any aquascape.

Hardy, peaceful, and easy to care for, Orange Rili Shrimp are perfect for both beginners and experienced aquarists. They also help maintain a clean aquarium by grazing on algae and biofilm throughout the tank.

🌿 Why Choose Orange Rili Shrimp?

🧡 Distinctive rili pattern with orange and clear contrast
🌱 Excellent natural algae and biofilm cleaners
🐠 Completely peaceful and community-safe
🪴 Ideal for planted and nano aquariums
⭐ Eye-catching patterned shrimp for unique displays

In a stable aquarium, Orange Rili Shrimp will actively forage and form a lively colony with beautifully varied patterns across individuals.

📏 Care Requirements

🧬 Scientific Name: Neocaridina davidi “Orange Rili”
📛 Common Name: Orange 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

Orange Rili 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

Orange Rili Shrimp breed readily in suitable conditions. Offspring will show variation in pattern strength, with some displaying more solid orange and others more translucent sections. Selective breeding can help maintain stronger rili patterns. Dense planting improves shrimplet survival.

The Orange 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.