Blue Jelly Shrimp | Neocaradina

Neocaridina are some of the most common freshwater aquarium shrimp in the hobby. These colorful and hardy shrimp come in a large variety of colorations. In a tank of one coloration they will breed true to color, and in a mixed tank they will interbreed and may produce wild colored shrimps. They do best in planted tanks, and are highly tolerant to a wide range of water parameters. Suggested Parameters: Temperature Range: 60 - 84F pH: 6.5 - 8 TDS: 200 - 300 ppm GH: 4 - 8 dGH KH: 3-15 m dKH Food: Shrimp are scavengers and are opportunistic feeders. Because of this, they require a constant food source. The good news is that they are not picky eaters. Please keep in mind that any uneaten food should be removed after 2-3 hours in order to prevent your water from fouling. Below is a list of our personal favorites to keep these guys happy and healthy: Blanched Vegetables: Zucchini, Spinach, Green Beans Dry Food: Hikari Shrimp Cuisine, Fluval Shrimp Granules, Snowflake Pellets Supplements: Spirulina, Bee Pollen BONUS: Botanicals are a great way to add extra surfaces for biofilm to grow on which the shrimp will readily eat and break down. Our favorites are Alder Cones and leaf litter! It’s important to note as a betta shop that not all bettas are compatible with shrimp and will view them as prey. To increase your chances of building a colony, consider adding them to a peaceful community aquarium or a tank by themselves.