{"product_id":"black-cherry-shrimp-neocaridina-davidi","title":"Black Cherry Shrimp | Neocaridina davidi","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Black Cherry Shrimp is a striking colour morph of the classic starter shrimp — small, hardy, endlessly breeding and dressed in a deep, opaque black that stands out dramatically against green plants and pale substrate. Reaching barely 3 cm, it's an easy, low-cost way to add colour, algae control and constant activity to a peaceful community or dedicated shrimp tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeocaridina davidi is native to freshwater streams and ponds in Taiwan, where the wild form is a plain greenish-brown. The solid black colouration seen in this line is the result of decades of selective breeding, not a wild colour form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA small, robust shrimp in a solid, opaque black, with colour intensity varying between individual lines from smoky charcoal to deep jet black. Females are larger and more deeply coloured than males, with a visible saddle of developing eggs when breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompletely peaceful and non-predatory, and safe with other peaceful shrimp and snails. Its only real risk is being eaten — keep it only with small, placid fish, since anything with a mouth big enough will happily snack on shrimp and especially on tiny shrimplets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn omnivorous grazer that feeds on biofilm, algae and leftover food, topped up with shrimp-specific pellets and blanched vegetables. It is not fussy and will make the most of whatever is available in a mature tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEasy and hardy in a stable, mature freshwater aquarium of 20 litres or more, with plenty of moss, plants or leaf litter for shelter and grazing surface. Best colour and breeding success come around 22–26 °C; like all shrimp it is sensitive to copper-based medications and to sudden changes in water chemistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the easiest invertebrates in the hobby to breed. Females carry eggs under the abdomen and release fully formed miniature shrimp directly — there is no larval or brackish-water stage — so a healthy colony in a stable tank will breed continuously and build up numbers quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeocaridina davidi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Cherry Shrimp, Black Neocaridina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater streams of Taiwan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5–3 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–2 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40–75 litres for a stable colony\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore — biofilm, algae, leftover food, shrimp pellets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18–29 °C (best colour\/breeding 22–26 °C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5–8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–8 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanted community and dedicated shrimp aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther peaceful shrimp, snails and very small, placid fish such as chili rasboras or small tetras kept in a mature tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid any fish large enough to eat shrimp or shrimplets, including most cichlids, larger barbs and many gouramis.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55411435110691,"sku":"AA6305","price":7.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/black-cherry-shrimp-neocaridina-davidi-3009558-600.jpg?v=1785804610","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/black-cherry-shrimp-neocaridina-davidi","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}