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Orange Sakura Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
Animalia›Arthropoda›Malacostraca›Atyidae
Variety of Red Cherry Shrimp · orange sakura
📍 Taiwan (captive developed)
Vivid orange Neocaridina that stands out brilliantly against green plants. One of the most popular shrimp for planted tanks. Hardy and prolific — an excellent beginner Neocaridina colour variant.
Care Guide
Diet
Orange Sakura Shrimp are primarily algae and biofilm grazers that thrive in established tanks with natural food sources. Supplement 2-3 times weekly with blanched vegetables (spinach, zucchini, cucumber) and high-quality sinking pellets or algae wafers. Avoid overfeeding, as uneaten food degrades water quality; a small pinch per feeding is sufficient for a group of 6-10 shrimp.
Behavior
These shrimp are peaceful, active foragers that spend most of their time grazing on plants and substrate. They are social animals that do best in groups of 6 or more, where they exhibit natural schooling behavior and reduced stress. They are most active during dawn and dusk but will forage throughout the day in planted tanks.
Breeding
Orange Sakura Shrimp breed readily in captivity without special intervention, making them excellent for beginners. Females produce small batches of 20-30 shrimplets every 4-6 weeks when water parameters are stable and food is abundant. Shrimplets are tiny but fully-formed; provide plenty of moss and plants for them to hide and graze on naturally.
Tank Mates
Small, peaceful algae-eaters with identical water requirements; they occupy different feeding niches
Tiny, non-aggressive fish that won't predate on adult shrimp; share preference for planted tanks
Larger shrimp species that coexist peacefully; may compete for food but rarely aggressive
Peaceful invertebrate that shares biofilm-grazing habits; no predation risk
Essential plant that provides grazing surface, shelter, and breeding habitat for shrimplets
Low-growing plant that creates ideal foraging grounds and cover for shrimp colonies
Common Diseases
Bacterial Infection
White spots or patches on body, lethargy, loss of appetite, molting difficulties
Perform 25% water changes daily, increase aeration, remove uneaten food immediately, and maintain pristine water quality; antibiotics are rarely necessary if conditions improve
Molting Problems
Inability to shed exoskeleton, shrimp stuck in old shell, death shortly after molting
Ensure adequate calcium and minerals through quality food and mineral supplements; maintain stable pH (6.8-7.5) and GH 4-6; avoid sudden parameter changes
Parasitic Infection
Visible parasites on body, excessive scratching against plants, cloudy appearance, reduced activity
Quarantine affected shrimp, perform frequent water changes, maintain excellent water quality; salt baths are not recommended for freshwater shrimp
Ammonia/Nitrite Poisoning
Sudden death, erratic swimming, color fading, gasping at water surface
Perform immediate 50% water change, test water parameters, establish biological filtration through cycling, and avoid overstocking or overfeeding
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Quick Facts
- pH
- 6.8–7.5
- diet
- algae/biofilm/blanched veg
- minTankSize
- 5 gallons
- temperature
- 64–79°F (18–26°C)
Temperature
64–79°F
18–26°C