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Here is the complete care guide and profile for the Pumpkin Yellow Shrimp, a vibrant and beginner-friendly freshwater dwarf shrimp popular in aquascaping and nano aquariums.


🦐 Pumpkin Yellow Shrimp – Full Details & Care Guide


βœ… Common Names:

  • Pumpkin Shrimp

  • Yellow Pumpkin Shrimp

  • Neon Yellow Shrimp

  • Golden Yellow Shrimp

  • Yellow Sakura Shrimp (higher-grade)


πŸ”¬ Scientific Classification:

Category Details
Scientific Name Neocaridina davidi (color morph)
Family Atyidae
Origin Taiwan (selectively bred)
Type Freshwater Dwarf Shrimp

πŸ“ Appearance:

Feature Description
Size 1 – 1.5 inches (2.5 – 4 cm)
Color Bright pumpkin-orange to yellow body, often with translucent or pale stripes
Grades
  • Low-grade: Faint yellow, transparent body

  • Mid-grade: Stronger yellow with slight translucency

  • High-grade (Sakura/Neon): Deep, uniform orange-yellow color with minimal transparency |
    | Sex Difference | Females are larger, more colorful, and have a curved underbelly for egg carrying |


🌑️ Water Parameters:

Parameter Ideal Range
Temperature 20 – 26Β°C (68 – 79Β°F)
pH Level 6.5 – 7.5
GH (General Hardness) 4 – 10 dGH
KH (Carbonate Hardness) 3 – 8 KH
TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) 150 – 250 ppm
Water Type Freshwater, well-aerated

⚠️ Stability is more important than exact numbers. Avoid copper and sudden changes in water parameters.


🏑 Tank Setup:

Feature Recommendations
Tank Size Minimum 10 gallons recommended
Substrate Inert gravel, shrimp soil, or fine sand (dark substrate enhances color)
Plants Java Moss, Subwassertang, Anubias, Moss Balls, Hornwort
DΓ©cor Driftwood, leaf litter, shrimp caves
Filtration Sponge filter or gentle-flow HOB with intake sponge
Lighting Low to moderate (too much light may increase stress or algae)
Lid Optional – they rarely jump

🀝 Temperament & Tank Mates:

Category Description
Temperament Peaceful, social, active foragers
Best Group Size 5 or more – prefer small colonies
Good Tankmates Nerite snails, Otocinclus, Ember tetras, small rasboras, Pygmy Corydoras
Avoid Aggressive or large fish (like Betta, Cichlids, Gouramis) – may eat shrimp

🍽️ Feeding Guide:

Food Type Examples
Primary Diet Biofilm, algae, plant matter
Supplement Foods Shrimp pellets, algae wafers, blanched spinach or zucchini
Occasional Treats Frozen bloodworms (crushed), Bacter AE, spirulina powder
Feeding Tips Feed small amounts 2–3 times a week. Avoid overfeeding. Remove uneaten food within 2–4 hours.

🧬 Breeding:

Feature Details
Reproduction Type True freshwater breeder
Maturity Age 3 – 4 months
Gestation Period 2 – 3 weeks (females carry eggs under belly)
Fry Characteristics Tiny, fully-formed shrimp – no larval stage
Breeding Setup Provide mosses and gentle filtration. Best in shrimp-only tanks or with safe nano fish.

🐣 Fry are born yellow and grow brighter with age. Protect them from predators and strong currents.


🧼 Maintenance & Care Tips:

  • βœ… Perform 10–20% weekly water changes with dechlorinated water

  • 🚫 Never use medications or fertilizers that contain copper

  • 🌿 Maintain live plants to support natural biofilm and reduce nitrates

  • 🍁 Add Indian almond leaves or driftwood for natural tannins and hiding spots

  • πŸ” Observe for color fading, lethargy, or poor molt β€” signs of stress or poor water


🧾 Quick Summary:

Feature Detail
Scientific Name Neocaridina davidi
Common Name Pumpkin Yellow Shrimp
Size 1 – 1.5 inches
Lifespan 1.5 – 2 years
Color Bright yellow-orange
Breeding Easy in freshwater
Tank Size 10 gallons or more
Temperament Peaceful and active
Water Temp 20 – 26Β°C
Diet Algae, pellets, vegetables
Difficulty Level Beginner-friendly

🌟 Highlights:

  • 🌈 Bright yellow-orange coloration adds stunning contrast in planted tanks

  • 🧽 Great algae grazers and tank cleaners

  • 🐣 Easy to breed and maintain in hobby tanks

  • 🧑 Pairs well with other peaceful nano fish and invertebrates

  • πŸ” Color consistency improves with selective breeding and high-grade stock


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