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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
✅ Common Names:
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Pumpkin Shrimp
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Yellow Pumpkin Shrimp
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Neon Yellow Shrimp
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Golden Yellow Shrimp
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Yellow Sakura Shrimp (higher-grade)
🔬 Scientific Classification:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neocaridina davidi (color morph) |
| Family | Atyidae |
| Origin | Taiwan (selectively bred) |
| Type | Freshwater Dwarf Shrimp |
📏 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 |
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Low-grade: Faint yellow, transparent body
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Mid-grade: Stronger yellow with slight translucency
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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 – 26°C (68 – 79°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 |
| Décor | 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:
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✅ Perform 10–20% weekly water changes with dechlorinated water
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🚫 Never use medications or fertilizers that contain copper
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🌿 Maintain live plants to support natural biofilm and reduce nitrates
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🍁 Add Indian almond leaves or driftwood for natural tannins and hiding spots
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🔍 Observe for color fading, lethargy, or poor molt — 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 – 26°C |
| Diet | Algae, pellets, vegetables |
| Difficulty Level | Beginner-friendly |
🌟 Highlights:
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🌈 Bright yellow-orange coloration adds stunning contrast in planted tanks
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🧽 Great algae grazers and tank cleaners
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🐣 Easy to breed and maintain in hobby tanks
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🧡 Pairs well with other peaceful nano fish and invertebrates
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🔁 Color consistency improves with selective breeding and high-grade stock
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