Yellow Cherry Shrimp

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

Brighten up your aquarium with the cheerful and eye-catching Yellow Cherry Shrimp. This vibrant variety displays a clean yellow to golden hue, offering a stunning contrast against green plants and darker substrates while bringing energy and colour to any setup.

Hardy, peaceful, and easy to care for, Yellow Cherry Shrimp are ideal for aquarists of all experience levels. They also play a valuable role in maintaining a healthy tank by grazing on algae and biofilm.

🌿 Why Choose Yellow Cherry Shrimp?

💛 Bright yellow to golden coloration
🌱 Excellent natural algae and biofilm cleaners
🐠 Completely peaceful and community-safe
🪴 Perfect for planted and nano aquariums
⭐ Hardy and beginner-friendly shrimp

In a stable aquarium, Yellow Cherry Shrimp will actively explore their environment and form lively, colourful colonies over time.

📏 Care Requirements

🧬 Scientific Name: Neocaridina davidi “Yellow Cherry”
📛 Common Name: Yellow 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

Yellow Cherry Shrimp thrive in mature aquariums with stable water conditions and plenty of plants, moss, and surfaces for grazing.

🐠 Compatibility

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

⚠️ Important Notes

Yellow Cherry Shrimp breed readily in the right conditions. Colour intensity may vary, and selective breeding helps maintain stronger yellow lines. Providing dense planting and moss improves shrimplet survival rates.

The Yellow Cherry Shrimp is a fantastic choice for UK aquarists looking to add bright colour, low-maintenance care, and natural cleaning benefits to a freshwater aquarium.