Yellow Shrimp

🔥 Yellow Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi “Yellow”)

Add a bright pop of sunshine to your aquarium with the vibrant Yellow Shrimp. Known for their cheerful golden-yellow coloration, these freshwater shrimp are a fantastic way to bring contrast and life to planted and nano aquariums.

Hardy, peaceful, and easy to care for, Yellow Shrimp are perfect for beginners and experienced aquarists alike. They also play a valuable role as natural cleaners, grazing on algae and biofilm throughout the tank.

🌿 Why Choose Yellow Shrimp?

💛 Bright yellow to golden coloration
🌱 Excellent natural algae and biofilm grazers
🐠 Completely peaceful and community-friendly
🪴 Ideal for planted, nano, and shrimp-only tanks
⭐ Hardy and beginner-friendly freshwater shrimp

When kept in stable conditions, Yellow Shrimp will actively explore the aquarium and, over time, form colourful breeding colonies that bring constant movement and interest.

📏 Care Requirements

🧬 Scientific Name: Neocaridina davidi “Yellow”
📛 Common Name: Yellow Shrimp
🏠 Tank Size: 20L+ recommended (larger tanks offer better stability)
🌡️ 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 activity and breeding

Yellow Shrimp thrive in mature aquariums with stable water parameters and plenty of plants, moss, and hardscape to graze on and hide within.

🐠 Compatibility

Best suited to 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 Shrimp are prolific breeders in the right environment. Colour intensity can vary between individuals, and selective breeding can help maintain stronger, more vibrant yellow lines. Dense planting and mosses help protect young shrimplets and improve survival rates.

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