Name: Yellow Shrimp
Scientific Name: Neocaridina heteropoda (var. yellow)
Temperature: 70 to 80 degrees F (21-27’C) is recommended.
pH: Yellow shrimp can live in slightly acidic to alkaline water. pH 6.5-8.0
Care Level: Easy, with some extra upkeep.
Temperament: Peaceful
Size: Roughly 1 inch (~30mm)
Diet: Omnivorous
Origin/Biotope: China, Taiwan,
Lifespan: 1-2 years
parts of Vietnam. Variant of a wild species.
Comments: Yellow shrimp are not found in the wild. They, like Red Cherry Shrimp, are a colour variant of a wild dwarf shrimp. They are sensitive to nitrates; therefore, you should keep a tank that is well maintained and with very low nitrates.
Breeding
These are easy to breed shrimp, which is the case for most Neocaridina sp. You will be able to tell if your shrimp are ready to breed by the bright yellow saddle of eggs that develops on the female shrimps (see photo below). Moss and other plants are a welcomed addition to the aquarium if you plan to breed these shrimp.
Written by: Leah C.
