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Here is a complete care and information guide for the Dream Blue Shrimp, a beautiful and popular Neocaridina variant prized for its bright sapphire blue color.


🦐 Dream Blue Shrimp – Full Details & Care Guide


Common Names:

  • Dream Blue Shrimp

  • Blue Velvet Shrimp

  • Dream Blue Velvet Shrimp

  • Blue Neocaridina Shrimp


🔬 Scientific Classification:

Category Detail
Scientific Name Neocaridina davidi
Family Atyidae
Origin Selectively bred in Taiwan from wild Neocaridina species

🎯 Dream Blue is a selectively bred color morph of Cherry Shrimp, prized for its rich and consistent blue color.


📏 Appearance:

Feature Description
Size 1 – 1.5 inches (2.5 – 4 cm)
Color Vibrant sapphire or sky blue; some with velvet or opaque texture
Color Grade Higher-grade shrimp have solid blue on body and legs
Sex Difference Females are slightly larger and more deeply colored; males are smaller and more translucent

💎 The most intense blue color comes from selective breeding over multiple generations.


🌡️ Tank Requirements:

Parameter Ideal Range
Tank Size 10 gallons or more
Temperature 20 – 26°C (68 – 79°F)
pH Level 6.5 – 7.5
Water Hardness 4 – 10 dGH
TDS 150 – 250 ppm
Water Type Freshwater

🚫 Avoid copper in water or medications – it is toxic to shrimp.


🏞️ Tank Setup:

Component Recommendation
Substrate Inert substrate or shrimp soil; dark substrate enhances color
Plants Java Moss, Anubias, Java Fern, Bucephalandra, Subwassertang
Décor Driftwood, Indian almond leaves, shrimp hides or caves
Filtration Sponge filter or low-flow filter with pre-filter sponge
Lighting Moderate (not too bright – helps prevent stress)
Tank Lid Optional, but helps reduce evaporation and escape risk

🤝 Temperament & Tank Mates:

Category Detail
Temperament Peaceful and social
Best Group Size 5 or more – thrive in colonies
Good Tankmates Snails, Otocinclus, small rasboras, ember tetras, small peaceful fish
Avoid Cichlids, bettas, barbs, large fish – may eat shrimp

🐠 Ideal for community nano tanks and planted aquascapes.


🍽️ Feeding:

Food Type Examples
Staple Diet Algae, biofilm, decaying plant matter
Supplement Foods Shrimp pellets, algae wafers, blanched spinach or zucchini
Occasional Treats Protein pellets (2x/week), crushed flakes, Bacter AE

🧼 Remove uneaten food to prevent ammonia buildup.


🧬 Breeding:

Feature Details
Breeding Type True freshwater breeder
Maturity Age 3 – 4 months
Gestation Period 2 – 3 weeks
Egg Count 20 – 40 eggs per clutch
Baby Shrimp Born fully formed – no larval stage
Survival Tips Provide moss and hiding places; avoid predators; ensure clean water

🐣 Fry are mini versions of adults and grow quickly if properly fed.


❤️ Care Tips:

  • ✅ Keep stable temperature and pH – avoid sudden changes

  • ✅ Add mosses and leaf litter for natural grazing surface

  • 🚫 Avoid medications with copper or zinc

  • ✅ Perform weekly 10–20% water changes with dechlorinated water

  • ✅ Use shrimp-safe sponge filter to prevent fry loss


🧾 Quick Summary:

Feature Detail
Scientific Name Neocaridina davidi
Common Name Dream Blue Shrimp
Color Velvet or sapphire blue
Size 1 – 1.5 inches
Lifespan 1.5 – 2 years
pH Range 6.5 – 7.5
Temp Range 20 – 26°C
Breeding Easy in freshwater
Temperament Peaceful
Difficulty Level Beginner-friendly

🌟 Fun Facts:

  • 💙 Dream Blue Shrimp are a color morph of Red Cherry Shrimp, bred for their electric blue color

  • 🎨 Their color may darken with age, and be more vibrant on dark substrates

  • 🍃 Excellent algae grazers and natural cleaners for planted tanks

  • 🔄 Can crossbreed with other Neocaridina davidi types (e.g., cherry, yellow, chocolate) — avoid if color purity is important


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