Yellow Neocaridina
Neocaridina davidi var. Yellow
Animalia›Arthropoda›Malacostraca›Atyidae
Variety of Red Cherry Shrimp · yellow
📍 Southeast Asia
Yellow Neocaridina (also known as Yellow Sakura or Banana Shrimp) are a selectively bred morph of Neocaridina davidi displaying a clean, uniform lemon-yellow to deep golden colouration. They are equally hardy and prolific as red cherry shrimp, making them ideal for beginners seeking a splash of warm colour in planted tanks. Against dark aquasoil substrates and green plants the yellow stands out vividly.
Care Guide
Diet
Yellow Neocaridina are omnivorous scavengers that primarily feed on biofilm and algae naturally present in established tanks. Supplement with high-quality shrimp pellets 2-3 times weekly and blanched vegetables (spinach, zucchini, cucumber) once weekly. They will also consume small amounts of decaying plant matter and leftover fish food.
Behavior
Yellow Neocaridina are peaceful, active foragers that spend most of their time grazing on surfaces and exploring the substrate. They are social shrimp and should be kept in groups of at least 6 to reduce stress and encourage natural behavior. They are most active during dawn and dusk but will forage throughout the day in established tanks.
Breeding
Yellow Neocaridina are prolific breeders in captivity and will reproduce readily in stable conditions without special intervention. Females produce small batches of 20-30 shrimplets every 4-6 weeks; many will survive in planted tanks with adequate hiding spaces. Keep this color morph separate from other Neocaridina varieties to maintain the yellow coloration through selective breeding.
Tank Mates
Similar water requirements and peaceful temperament; may compete for food but generally coexist well
Can interbreed and dilute yellow coloration; keep separate if maintaining pure yellow line
Small, peaceful algae eaters with identical water parameters; no predation risk
Tiny, peaceful fish that won't predate on adult shrimp; prefer similar warm water conditions
Peaceful algae grazer with compatible water needs; no competition or aggression
Foreground plant that provides cover and grazing surfaces for shrimp
Common Diseases
Bacterial Infection (Red Legs/Body)
Red discoloration on legs, body, or rostrum; lethargy; loss of appetite
Perform 25% water changes daily, increase aeration, remove uneaten food, and maintain pristine water quality. Antibacterial treatments are rarely necessary if water parameters are corrected
Molting Problems
Difficulty shedding exoskeleton; shrimp stuck in old shell; death shortly after molting
Ensure adequate calcium and minerals through GH of 6-20 dGH; add mineral supplements or cuttlebone if needed. Provide iodine-rich foods and maintain stable water parameters
Parasitic Infection (Vorticella/White Fungus)
White fuzzy coating on body or appendages; lethargy; difficulty moving
Increase water changes to 50% every 2-3 days, improve filtration, and remove affected individuals to a quarantine tank. Avoid copper-based treatments as shrimp are highly sensitive
Sudden Death Syndrome
Unexpected death with no visible symptoms; often occurs after water changes or in new tanks
Ensure gradual acclimation to new water (30+ minutes), avoid rapid parameter swings, and use dechlorinated water. Maintain stable temperature and pH; test for ammonia and nitrite
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Quick Facts
- diet
- Omnivore – biofilm, algae, shrimp pellets, blanched vegetables
- breeding
- Prolific; keep separate from other neocaridina morphs to maintain colour
- lifespan
- 1–2 years
- max size
- 4 cm (1.5 in)
- tank size
- 5 gallons minimum
- temperament
- Peaceful
Water it likes
- ph
- 6.5–7.5
- ammonia
- 0 ppm
- nitrate
- <20 ppm
- hardness
- 6–20 dGH
- temperature
- 64–79°F (18–26°C)