Wild Type Shrimp

🔥 Wild Type Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi “Wild Type”)

Bring a natural, authentic look to your aquarium with the hardy Wild Type Shrimp. Featuring earthy tones ranging from brown and olive to translucent greys with subtle patterning, these shrimp closely resemble their natural ancestors and blend beautifully into planted and nature-style aquascapes.

Extremely resilient, peaceful, and easy to care for, Wild Type Shrimp are ideal for beginners, breeding projects, or aquarists looking for a more natural aesthetic. They are also excellent clean-up crew members, constantly grazing on algae and biofilm.

🌿 Why Choose Wild Type Shrimp?

🤎 Natural brown, grey, and olive colour variations
🌱 Excellent natural algae and biofilm cleaners
🐠 Completely peaceful and community-safe
🪴 Perfect for natural, planted, and breeding setups
⭐ Extremely hardy and adaptable shrimp variety

In a stable aquarium, Wild Type Shrimp will quickly establish a thriving colony, displaying subtle but fascinating variations in colour and pattern.

📏 Care Requirements

🧬 Scientific Name: Neocaridina davidi “Wild Type”
📛 Common Name: Wild Type Shrimp
🏠 Tank Size: 20L+ recommended
🌡️ Temperature: 18–26°C
⚗️ pH Range: 6.5–8.0
🧘 Temperament: Completely peaceful
🍽️ Diet: Algae, biofilm, shrimp pellets, blanched vegetables, sinking foods
👥 Group Size: Colony of 10+ recommended

Wild Type Shrimp thrive in a wide range of conditions and are especially tolerant of minor parameter fluctuations, making them one of the easiest shrimp to keep.

🐠 Compatibility

Ideal for peaceful community aquariums with small, non-aggressive fish such as tetras, rasboras, endlers, and Corydoras. Their natural camouflage can help them avoid predation, but larger fish should still be avoided.

⚠️ Important Notes

Wild Type Shrimp breed readily and are often the result of mixed Neocaridina colonies reverting over generations. They are incredibly hardy and are often used to stabilise tanks or as a base for selective breeding projects.

The Wild Type Shrimp is a fantastic choice for UK aquarists looking for a low-maintenance, resilient, and natural-looking shrimp that supports a healthy and balanced freshwater aquarium.