Pumpkin Orange Shrimp

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

Bring a bold, autumn-inspired glow to your aquarium with the striking Pumpkin Orange Shrimp. This vibrant variety displays a rich, deep orange to pumpkin-like coloration that stands out beautifully against green plants and dark substrates, adding warmth and contrast to any aquascape.

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

🌿 Why Choose Pumpkin Orange Shrimp?

🎃 Deep pumpkin-orange to rich tangerine coloration
🌱 Excellent natural algae and biofilm cleaners
🐠 Completely peaceful and community-safe
🪴 Perfect for planted and nano aquariums
⭐ Strong, vibrant colour for high-impact displays

In a stable aquarium, Pumpkin Orange Shrimp will actively forage and form a bright, eye-catching colony that brings constant movement and colour.

📏 Care Requirements

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

Pumpkin Orange 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

Pumpkin Orange Shrimp breed readily in suitable conditions. Colour intensity can vary, and selective breeding helps maintain deeper, richer orange tones. Providing dense planting and moss improves shrimplet survival rates.

The Pumpkin Orange Shrimp is a fantastic choice for UK aquarists looking for a bold, warm-coloured shrimp that adds both visual impact and natural cleaning benefits to a freshwater aquarium.