Blue Velvet Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
InvertebrateFreshwaterPeacefulBottom DwellerAlgae EaterCommunity SafePlanted TankInvertebrate
Care Sheet
Volume
Length
Temp
Temperature
15.5–26.6°C
pH Range
6.6-7
Min Tank Size
5 L
Max Adult Size
3.81 cm
Bioload Weight1/10
Special requirements
Copper Sensitivity
Extremely sensitive to copper. Avoid any copper-based medications or fertilizers in tanks housing these shrimp.
Safe Tank Mates
Avoid housing with loaches, puffers, or larger carnivores that may see small invertebrates as prey.
Breeding Safety
Use a sponge filter in breeding setups to prevent the miniature young shrimp from being sucked into the filtration system.
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