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Orange Neocaridina
Neocaridina davidi
Animalia›Arthropoda›Malacostraca
Variety of Red Cherry Shrimp · orange
📍 Southeast Asia
The Orange Neocaridina displays a warm orange body color, distinct from the Orange Sakura strain in its more uniform, medium-grade coloration. A peaceful and easy shrimp to keep in heavily planted freshwater tanks.
Care Guide
Diet
Orange Neocaridina are omnivorous and thrive on a varied diet of high-quality shrimp pellets, algae wafers, and blanched vegetables like zucchini and spinach. Supplement 2-3 times weekly with frozen foods such as bloodworms or brine shrimp. Feed small amounts daily, removing uneaten food within 24 hours to maintain water quality.
Behavior
These shrimp are peaceful, slow-moving grazers that spend most of their time foraging on plants and substrate for biofilm and algae. They are social and do best in groups of 6 or more, displaying natural schooling behavior. They are primarily nocturnal but remain active throughout the day in well-planted tanks.
Breeding
Orange Neocaridina breed readily in captivity under stable conditions, making them excellent for beginners interested in shrimp reproduction. Females produce small clutches of 20-30 shrimplets every 4-6 weeks when water parameters are consistent (pH 6.5-8.0, temperature 24-26°C). Provide dense plant cover and avoid predatory fish to ensure fry survival.
Tank Mates
Similar water requirements and peaceful temperament; excellent algae control partners
Small, peaceful bottom dwellers that share the same gentle feeding habits and planted tank preference
Tiny, non-aggressive fish that won't predate on adult shrimp; compatible with heavily planted setups
Generally peaceful but may occasionally nip at shrimp; monitor behavior closely
Essential plant providing grazing surfaces, shelter, and breeding grounds for shrimp
Common Diseases
Bacterial Infection
Discoloration, lethargy, visible lesions or fuzzy growth on body, loss of appetite
Perform 25% water changes every 2-3 days, increase aeration, maintain optimal water parameters (pH 6.5-8.0, ammonia/nitrite 0), and consider antibacterial treatments if condition worsens
Molting Problems
Difficulty shedding exoskeleton, incomplete molts, lethargy after molting
Ensure adequate calcium and minerals through quality food and supplements; maintain stable water parameters and temperature; provide hiding places to reduce stress during vulnerable molting periods
Parasitic Infection
Excessive scratching, visible parasites on body, cloudy appearance, reduced feeding
Quarantine affected shrimp, perform frequent water changes, maintain pristine water quality, and avoid introducing infected plants or equipment; salt baths are not recommended for freshwater shrimp
Vitamin Deficiency
Poor coloration, weak molting, reduced reproduction, stunted growth
Provide varied diet including quality pellets, blanched vegetables, and occasional frozen foods; ensure water parameters support nutrient absorption
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