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Here is a complete profile and care guide for the Fire Red Shrimp, one of the most vibrant and beginner-friendly freshwater shrimp species in the aquarium hobby.
🦐 Fire Red Shrimp – Full Details & Care Guide
✅ Common Names:
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Fire Red Shrimp
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Fire Cherry Shrimp
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Super Red Shrimp
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Red Neocaridina Shrimp
🔴 A higher-grade color morph of the Red Cherry Shrimp (RCS), selectively bred for deep red coloration.
🔬 Scientific Classification:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neocaridina davidi |
| Family | Atyidae |
| Origin | Taiwan (selectively bred line) |
| Type | Freshwater dwarf shrimp |
📏 Appearance:
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Size | 1 – 1.5 inches (2.5 – 4 cm) |
| Color | Bright, solid fire red from head to tail, including legs |
| Color Grade | High-grade (Sakura or Fire Red) has minimal transparency |
| Sex Differences | Females are larger, deeper red, and often have a curved saddle when carrying eggs |
🧬 Result of multiple generations of selective breeding for intense color.
🌡️ Water Parameters:
| Parameter | Ideal Range |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 20 – 26°C (68 – 79°F) |
| pH Level | 6.5 – 7.5 |
| GH (Hardness) | 4 – 10 dGH |
| KH (Carbonate Hardness) | 3 – 8 KH |
| TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) | 150 – 250 ppm |
| Water Type | Freshwater only |
⚠️ Avoid copper-based medications or fertilizers—toxic to shrimp.
🏞️ Tank Setup:
| Feature | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Minimum Tank Size | 10 gallons for stable conditions |
| Substrate | Inert gravel or shrimp soil (dark substrate enhances red color) |
| Plants | Java moss, Anubias, Subwassertang, floating plants |
| Decor | Driftwood, almond leaves, shrimp tubes |
| Filtration | Sponge filter or gentle flow filter with intake protection |
| Lighting | Low to moderate – bright light may fade colors |
| Tank Lid | Optional – shrimp rarely jump |
🤝 Temperament & Tankmates:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperament | Peaceful, shy, and community-friendly |
| Best Kept In Groups | 5 or more (preferably colonies) |
| Ideal Tank Mates | Nerite snails, small tetras, rasboras, Otocinclus |
| Avoid Tank Mates | Betta fish, cichlids, goldfish, or any predatory fish |
🐟 Fire Red Shrimp are ideal for nano planted tanks and peaceful communities.
🍽️ Feeding Guide:
| Food Type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Staple Diet | Biofilm, algae, plant matter |
| Supplemental Foods | Algae wafers, shrimp-specific pellets, blanched spinach/zucchini |
| Occasional Treats | Spirulina, crushed flakes, Bacter AE, snowflake food |
| Feeding Frequency | 2–3 times/week in small amounts (remove leftovers within 2–4 hrs) |
🍃 A well-planted tank allows shrimp to graze naturally throughout the day.
🧬 Breeding Fire Red Shrimp:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Breeding Type | True freshwater breeder |
| Maturity Age | 3 – 4 months |
| Gestation Period | ~21 days (females carry eggs under abdomen) |
| Fry Characteristics | Tiny, fully-formed shrimp (no larval stage) |
| Breeding Tips | Provide mosses, hiding spots, and ensure zero predators for fry survival |
🐣 Fry grow fast with stable parameters and a biofilm-rich environment.
🧼 Maintenance Tips:
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✅ Weekly 10–20% water changes with dechlorinated water
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✅ Provide live plants for natural filtration and hiding
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✅ Avoid medications/fertilizers with copper or heavy metals
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✅ Maintain good biofilm and surface area for fry and adults
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✅ Stable temperature & pH are critical for molting and health
🧾 Quick Profile Summary:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neocaridina davidi |
| Common Name | Fire Red Shrimp |
| Size | 1 – 1.5 inches |
| Lifespan | 1.5 – 2 years |
| Tank Size | 10+ gallons |
| pH Range | 6.5 – 7.5 |
| Temperature Range | 20 – 26°C |
| Diet | Omnivorous – algae, biofilm, shrimp food |
| Breeding | Easy and prolific |
| Temperament | Very peaceful |
| Difficulty Level | Beginner-friendly |
🌟 Fun Facts:
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🔴 One of the most vibrant Neocaridina color strains
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🧬 Can crossbreed with other Neocaridina types like Blue Dream, Yellow, or Chocolate (offspring may revert to wild coloration)
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💧 Great indicators of water quality – they thrive only in clean, stable conditions
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🐠 Often used in aquascapes for both beauty and tank-cleaning functions
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