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Sakura Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
Animalia›Arthropoda›Malacostraca
Variety of Red Cherry Shrimp · sakura
📍 East Asia (China)
The Sakura Shrimp is a higher-grade red Neocaridina with solid, deep red coloration covering most of the body with minimal translucency. It sits between the standard Red Cherry and the top-grade Painted Fire Red in intensity.
Care Guide
Diet
Sakura Shrimp 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, and allow them to graze on natural biofilm and algae in the tank. Feed small amounts daily, removing uneaten food within 24 hours to maintain water quality.
Behavior
Sakura Shrimp are peaceful, social creatures that spend most of their time foraging along the substrate and plants. They are relatively active during dawn and dusk, and do best in groups of 6 or more where they display natural schooling behavior and feel secure. They are non-aggressive but may hide frequently if stressed or in tanks with aggressive tank mates.
Breeding
Breeding Sakura Shrimp in captivity is moderately easy with proper conditions; females produce 20-30 shrimplets every 4-6 weeks without requiring a separate breeding tank. Maintain stable temperatures between 24-26°C, provide dense plants or moss for shrimplets to hide, and ensure excellent water quality with regular 25% water changes. Shrimplets are tiny and vulnerable; provide plenty of biofilm and finely crushed food for the first weeks.
Tank Mates
Similar water requirements and peaceful temperament; both are algae-eating community shrimp
Same species group with identical care needs; can interbreed but maintain separate color lines if desired
Peaceful algae-eater that shares the same gentle temperament and prefers similar planted tank conditions
Small, peaceful fish that won't predate on adult shrimp; maintain adequate plant cover for shrimplet safety
Tiny, non-aggressive fish compatible with shrimp colonies; avoid overstocking to prevent competition
Peaceful algae-eater that shares the same biofilm-rich environment and poses no threat to shrimp
Common Diseases
Bacterial Infection
White or cloudy patches on body, lethargy, loss of appetite, molting difficulties
Perform 50% water change, increase aeration, maintain temperature at 24-25°C, and consider adding Indian almond leaves for tannins; antibiotics are rarely needed in established tanks
Parasitic Infection
Excessive molting, rubbing against plants, visible spots or worms on body, reduced feeding
Quarantine affected shrimp, perform frequent water changes, and ensure optimal water parameters; avoid copper-based treatments which are toxic to shrimp
Molting Problems
Inability to shed exoskeleton, shrimp stuck in molt, death shortly after molting attempt
Ensure adequate calcium and minerals through quality food and supplements; maintain stable pH (6.5-7.5) and temperature; provide soft plants for assistance during molting
Ammonia/Nitrite Poisoning
Lethargy, color fading, gasping at water surface, sudden death in multiple shrimp
Perform immediate 50% water change, test water parameters, increase aeration, and establish proper biological filtration; avoid overstocking and overfeeding
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