Rili Red Sakura Shrimp

Neocaridina davidi

📍 Taiwan / Germany selective breeding

Rili Red Sakura Shrimp are a striking color morph of Neocaridina davidi, featuring a distinctive pattern of bold red bands or patches contrasted against a translucent or pale body base. This variety is prized for its vibrant coloration and hardiness, making it an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced aquarists seeking an eye-catching freshwater shrimp.

Size1.5"

Min Tank5g

School10+

peaceful

Zonebottom

Care Guide

Diet

Rili Red Sakura Shrimp are opportunistic detritivores that thrive on biofilm, algae, and decaying plant matter naturally present in the tank. Supplement with high-quality shrimp pellets (Shirakura, Mosura), blanched vegetables such as spinach or zucchini, and occasional protein sources like dried seaweed or spirulina. Feed small amounts 2-3 times per week, removing uneaten food after 24 hours.

Behavior

These shrimp are active grazers, constantly foraging along the substrate and plants for food and biofilm. They exhibit natural molting cycles every 4-6 weeks; provide plenty of hiding spots with plants and driftwood to support successful molts. Colony dynamics are generally peaceful, though males may display mild competition for females during breeding season.

Breeding

Rili Red Sakura Shrimp breed readily in standard freshwater conditions without requiring soft acidic water, making them ideal for beginners. Females produce small clutches of 20-30 shrimplets that develop fully within the egg and are released as miniature adults. High survival rates occur in mature, established tanks with abundant biofilm and minimal predation.

Tank Mates

Otocinclus

Small, peaceful algae eater that shares the same water parameters and does not prey on shrimp

excellent

Ember Tetra

Tiny, non-aggressive fish that coexist peacefully with shrimp colonies

excellent

Chili Rasbora

Micro-sized rasbora that poses no threat to adult or juvenile shrimp

excellent

Amano Shrimp

Larger shrimp species that can cohabitate; may compete for food but rarely aggressive

good

Red Cherry Shrimp

Same species group; compatible for mixed-color colonies with potential for interbreeding

excellent

Common Diseases

Molting Failure / Incomplete Molt

Symptoms

Shrimp unable to fully shed exoskeleton; stuck molt, lethargy, death if untreated

Treatment

Ensure adequate mineral content via GH booster or mineral supplements; maintain stable water parameters; provide rough surfaces (plants, driftwood) for grip during molting

Bacterial Infection / Muscular Necrosis

Symptoms

White or opaque patches on body, loss of color, lethargy, reduced feeding

Treatment

Perform 25-30% water changes; add Indian almond leaves or alder cones for tannins; maintain pristine water quality; isolate severely affected individuals if possible

Vorticella / Fungal Infection

Symptoms

Fuzzy white coating on body or appendages, difficulty moving, cloudy appearance

Treatment

Increase water changes and aeration; add salt-free mineral supplements; use tannins (Indian almond leaves); ensure biofilm-rich environment for immune support

Copper Toxicity

Symptoms

Sudden death, erratic swimming, loss of color, lethargy

Treatment

Avoid all copper-based medications and fertilizers; use copper-free plant fertilizers; perform immediate large water change if copper exposure suspected; use activated carbon in filter