Live fish will be delivered only to selected pincodes in Kolkata and nearby areas. Here is the complete care guide and profile for the Pumpkin Yellow Shrimp, a vibrant and...
Live fish will be delivered only to selected pincodes in Kolkata and nearby areas.
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 Shrimp
Yellow Pumpkin Shrimp
Neon Yellow Shrimp
Golden Yellow Shrimp
Yellow Sakura Shrimp (higher-grade)
Category | Details |
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Scientific Name | Neocaridina davidi (color morph) |
Family | Atyidae |
Origin | Taiwan (selectively bred) |
Type | Freshwater Dwarf Shrimp |
Feature | Description |
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Size | 1 β 1.5 inches (2.5 β 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 |
Parameter | Ideal Range |
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Temperature | 20 β 26Β°C (68 β 79Β°F) |
pH Level | 6.5 β 7.5 |
GH (General Hardness) | 4 β 10 dGH |
KH (Carbonate Hardness) | 3 β 8 KH |
TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) | 150 β 250 ppm |
Water Type | Freshwater, well-aerated |
β οΈ Stability is more important than exact numbers. Avoid copper and sudden changes in water parameters.
Feature | Recommendations |
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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 β they rarely jump |
Category | Description |
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Temperament | Peaceful, social, active foragers |
Best Group Size | 5 or more β prefer small colonies |
Good Tankmates | Nerite snails, Otocinclus, Ember tetras, small rasboras, Pygmy Corydoras |
Avoid | Aggressive or large fish (like Betta, Cichlids, Gouramis) β may eat shrimp |
Food Type | Examples |
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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 2β3 times a week. Avoid overfeeding. Remove uneaten food within 2β4 hours. |
Feature | Details |
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Reproduction Type | True freshwater breeder |
Maturity Age | 3 β 4 months |
Gestation Period | 2 β 3 weeks (females carry eggs under belly) |
Fry Characteristics | Tiny, fully-formed shrimp β no larval stage |
Breeding Setup | Provide mosses and gentle filtration. Best in shrimp-only tanks or with safe nano fish. |
π£ Fry are born yellow and grow brighter with age. Protect them from predators and strong currents.
β Perform 10β20% weekly water changes with dechlorinated water
π« Never use medications or fertilizers that contain copper
πΏ Maintain live plants to support natural biofilm and reduce nitrates
π Add Indian almond leaves or driftwood for natural tannins and hiding spots
π Observe for color fading, lethargy, or poor molt β signs of stress or poor water
Feature | Detail |
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Scientific Name | Neocaridina davidi |
Common Name | Pumpkin Yellow Shrimp |
Size | 1 β 1.5 inches |
Lifespan | 1.5 β 2 years |
Color | Bright yellow-orange |
Breeding | Easy in freshwater |
Tank Size | 10 gallons or more |
Temperament | Peaceful and active |
Water Temp | 20 β 26Β°C |
Diet | Algae, pellets, vegetables |
Difficulty Level | Beginner-friendly |
π Bright yellow-orange coloration adds stunning contrast in planted tanks
π§½ Great algae grazers and tank cleaners
π£ Easy to breed and maintain in hobby tanks
π§‘ Pairs well with other peaceful nano fish and invertebrates
π Color consistency improves with selective breeding and high-grade stock
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