Red Cherry Shrimp

🔥 Red Cherry Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi “Cherry Red”)

Bring vibrant colour and natural clean-up power to your aquarium with the stunning Red Cherry Shrimp. These bright red freshwater shrimp are one of the most popular invertebrates in the hobby, prized for their rich ruby coloration and their ability to graze on algae and biofilm throughout the tank.

Peaceful, hardy, and endlessly fascinating to watch, Red Cherry Shrimp are perfect for aquarists of all levels and make an excellent addition to planted or nano aquariums.

🌿 Why Choose Red Cherry Shrimp?

🍒 Striking deep red coloration (grade varies from light cherry to intense ruby)
🌱 Natural algae and biofilm cleaners
🐠 Completely peaceful and community-safe
🪴 Perfect for planted and nano aquariums
⭐ One of the most popular freshwater shrimp in the UK hobby

When kept in a stable, well-planted environment, Red Cherry Shrimp will breed readily and form active, colourful colonies that constantly explore every surface of the aquarium.

📏 Care Requirements

🧬 Scientific Name: Neocaridina davidi “Cherry Red”
📛 Common Name: Red Cherry Shrimp
🏠 Tank Size: 20L+ recommended (larger for stable colonies)
🌡️ 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 for best breeding and colour development

Red Cherry Shrimp thrive in mature, planted aquariums with stable water parameters and plenty of natural grazing surfaces such as moss, driftwood, and leaves.

🐠 Compatibility

Ideal for peaceful community setups with small, non-aggressive fish such as tetras, rasboras, endlers, and pygmy Corydoras. Avoid housing with larger or predatory fish that may see shrimp as food.

⚠️ Important Notes

Red Cherry Shrimp are prolific breeders in the right conditions. Offspring may show varying shades of red, and stronger colour grades can be selectively bred over time. Providing mosses and dense planting greatly improves survival rates of shrimplets.

The Red Cherry Shrimp is a fantastic choice for UK aquarists looking for a colourful, low-maintenance invertebrate that enhances both the beauty and balance of a freshwater aquarium.