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Yellow Fire Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
Animalia›Arthropoda›Malacostraca
Variety of Red Cherry Shrimp · yellow fire
📍 Southeast Asia
The Yellow Fire Shrimp is a high-grade yellow Neocaridina with dense, opaque yellow coloration — the yellow equivalent of a Painted Fire Red. It requires the same soft, acidic-leaning water as other Neocaridina and thrives in planted tanks.
Care Guide
Diet
Yellow Fire Shrimp are omnivorous and thrive on high-quality shrimp pellets, algae wafers, and blanched vegetables like zucchini and spinach. Supplement with frozen foods such as brine shrimp and daphnia 2-3 times weekly. Feed small amounts daily, removing uneaten food after 2-3 hours to maintain water quality.
Behavior
These shrimp are active foragers that spend most of their time grazing on biofilm, algae, and plant matter throughout the tank. They are peaceful and social, living in loose groups without aggression, though they may hide when first introduced. They are most active during dawn and dusk but remain visible throughout the day in well-planted tanks.
Breeding
Yellow Fire Shrimp breed readily in established tanks with stable parameters, making them excellent for beginners interested in shrimp reproduction. Females produce small clutches of 20-30 shrimplets every 4-5 weeks without a larval stage; shrimplets are fully-formed miniatures. Provide dense plant cover and maintain soft, slightly acidic water (pH 6.0-7.0) to maximize survival rates.
Tank Mates
Same water requirements and peaceful temperament; excellent algae-eating companion
Compatible Neocaridina species with identical care needs; may interbreed to create mixed colors
Peaceful algae eater that shares soft water preference; avoid overstocking to prevent competition
Ideal plant for shrimp tanks; provides grazing surface and shelter for shrimplets
Hardy plant that shrimp cannot uproot; provides biofilm growth and hiding spots
Peaceful algae eater; shrimp and snails coexist well in planted tanks
Common Diseases
Bacterial Infection
White spots or patches on body, lethargy, loss of appetite, molting difficulties
Perform 25% water changes every 2-3 days, increase aeration, maintain pristine water quality, and consider adding Indian almond leaves for tannins
Molting Problems
Inability to shed exoskeleton, stuck molt, death shortly after molting attempt
Ensure adequate calcium and minerals through quality food and mineral supplements; maintain stable pH and GH; provide stress-free environment with hiding spots
Parasitic Infection
Visible parasites on body, excessive grooming, lethargy, reduced feeding
Quarantine affected shrimp, perform frequent water changes, avoid copper-based treatments; consider salt baths (1 teaspoon per gallon for 15 minutes) as a gentler option
Sudden Death Syndrome
Rapid death without visible symptoms, often after water changes or tank introduction
Acclimate new shrimp slowly over 2-3 hours; avoid drastic water parameter changes; maintain stable temperature, pH, and GH; use dechlorinated water only
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