Snowball Shrimp

🔥 Snowball Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi “Snowball”)

Add a clean, elegant touch to your aquarium with the beautiful Snowball Shrimp. Known for their pure white, opaque coloration, these shrimp create a striking contrast against green plants, dark substrates, and natural aquascapes, giving your tank a fresh and minimalist look.

Hardy, peaceful, and easy to care for, Snowball Shrimp are a fantastic choice for both beginners and experienced aquarists. They also help keep your aquarium clean by constantly grazing on algae and biofilm.

🌿 Why Choose Snowball Shrimp?

⚪ Pure white, opaque “snowball” coloration
🌱 Excellent natural algae and biofilm cleaners
🐠 Completely peaceful and community-safe
🪴 Perfect for planted and nano aquariums
⭐ Clean, minimalist look with strong contrast appeal

In a stable aquarium, Snowball Shrimp will actively forage and form a bright, uniform colony that stands out beautifully in aquascaped tanks.

📏 Care Requirements

🧬 Scientific Name: Neocaridina davidi “Snowball”
📛 Common Name: Snowball 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

Snowball 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

Snowball Shrimp breed readily in suitable conditions. Offspring may vary slightly in opacity and whiteness, and selective breeding helps maintain strong, pure white lines. Dense planting and moss improve shrimplet survival rates.

The Snowball Shrimp is a fantastic choice for UK aquarists looking for a bright, clean, and elegant shrimp that enhances both the aesthetics and natural balance of a freshwater aquarium.