Orange Sakura Shrimp

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

Add a rich, fiery glow to your aquarium with the stunning Orange Sakura Shrimp. Known for their solid, intense orange coloration, these shrimp are a high-grade variety prized for their uniform colour coverage and bold visual impact.

Hardy, peaceful, and easy to care for, Orange Sakura Shrimp are perfect for aquarists of all experience levels. They also help maintain a healthy aquarium by grazing on algae and biofilm across all surfaces.

🌿 Why Choose Orange Sakura Shrimp?

🧡 Strong, solid orange “sakura-grade” coloration
🌱 Excellent natural algae and biofilm cleaners
🐠 Completely peaceful and community-safe
🪴 Perfect for planted and nano aquariums
⭐ High-grade Neocaridina with uniform colour coverage

In a stable aquarium, Orange Sakura Shrimp will form a vibrant, consistent colony that creates a bold orange contrast against green plants and darker substrates.

📏 Care Requirements

🧬 Scientific Name: Neocaridina davidi “Orange Sakura”
📛 Common Name: Orange Sakura 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 Sakura 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 prey on shrimp.

⚠️ Important Notes

Orange Sakura Shrimp breed readily in suitable conditions. Colour intensity and uniformity can vary, and selective breeding helps maintain strong, solid orange lines. Dense planting and moss improve shrimplet survival rates.

The Orange Sakura Shrimp is a fantastic choice for UK aquarists looking for a bold, high-grade orange shrimp that enhances both the visual appeal and natural balance of a freshwater aquarium.