Super Red Cherry Shrimp

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

Upgrade your aquarium with the intense colour of the Super Red Cherry Shrimp. This premium-grade variation features a deep, solid red coloration far richer and more consistent than standard cherry shrimp, making it a true standout in any aquascape.

Hardy, peaceful, and easy to care for, Super Red Cherry Shrimp are perfect for aquarists of all levels. Alongside their stunning appearance, they also act as efficient natural cleaners, grazing on algae and biofilm throughout the tank.

🌿 Why Choose Super Red Cherry Shrimp?

🔴 Deep, high-grade solid red coloration
🌱 Excellent natural algae and biofilm cleaners
🐠 Completely peaceful and community-safe
🪴 Ideal for planted and nano aquariums
⭐ Premium-grade shrimp with enhanced colour intensity

In a well-maintained aquarium, Super Red Cherry Shrimp will form a vibrant, uniform colony that adds bold colour and constant activity to your tank.

📏 Care Requirements

🧬 Scientific Name: Neocaridina davidi “Super Red”
📛 Common Name: Super Red Cherry 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

Super Red Cherry Shrimp thrive in mature, stable aquariums with plenty of plants, moss, and grazing surfaces. Consistent water quality is key to maintaining their strong colour.

🐠 Compatibility

Perfect for peaceful community aquariums with small, non-aggressive fish such as tetras, rasboras, endlers, and pygmy Corydoras. Avoid larger or predatory species that may eat shrimp.

⚠️ Important Notes

Super Red Cherry Shrimp are prolific breeders. While they generally retain strong red coloration, occasional variation can occur, and selective breeding helps maintain the highest grade. Dense planting and mosses improve shrimplet survival rates.

The Super Red Cherry Shrimp is an excellent choice for UK aquarists looking for a bold, premium-coloured shrimp that enhances both the visual appeal and ecological balance of a freshwater aquarium.