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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:

  • Fire Red Shrimp

  • Fire Cherry Shrimp

  • Super Red Shrimp

  • 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:

  • ✅ Weekly 10–20% water changes with dechlorinated water

  • ✅ Provide live plants for natural filtration and hiding

  • ✅ Avoid medications/fertilizers with copper or heavy metals

  • ✅ Maintain good biofilm and surface area for fry and adults

  • 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:

  • 🔴 One of the most vibrant Neocaridina color strains

  • 🧬 Can crossbreed with other Neocaridina types like Blue Dream, Yellow, or Chocolate (offspring may revert to wild coloration)

  • 💧 Great indicators of water quality – they thrive only in clean, stable conditions

  • 🐠 Often used in aquascapes for both beauty and tank-cleaning functions



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