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Fire Red Shrimp - $3 (La Pine)
Burgess Rd
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Adoption fee of:
1-9 @ $2.75 each
10+ @ $2.50 = $25.00
25+ @ $2.25 = $56.25
50+ @ $2.00 = $100.00
Species Overview
Common Name: Cherry Shrimp, Red Cherry Shrimp, Fire Red Cherry Shrimp
Scientific Name: Neocaridina davidi "Fire Red"
Genus: Neocaridina
Wild Origin: Taiwan
Adult Size: 0.75-1.25
These dwarf freshwater shrimp are a premium, high-grade variant of the classic Red Cherry Shrimp. Unlike standard grades with patchy or translucent shells, the Fire Red strain is the result of rigorous selective breeding, ensuring a deep, opaque red body with solid color extending through the legs. This striking red color provides a stunning contrast against dark substrates and green aquatic plants.
Fire Red Cherries are a good choice for beginners. They are exceptionally hardy, often thriving in standard tap water conditions across a wide range of parameters. These active, social freshwater shrimp are low-maintenance yet high-impact, making them the gold standard for both dedicated shrimp aquariums and community clean-up crews.
Key Features & Important Notes
Tank-raised specimen
Deep, solid red coverage that surpasses standard cherry grades.
Recommended Water Parameters
Listed information should be treated as general guidelines only. We encourage you to do thorough research before committing to keeping any livestock.
Temperature Range: 65-80 °F
pH: 7.2-7.6
TDS: 250-300 ppm
GH: 8 dGH
KH: 8 dGH
Recommended Tank Size
5+ gallons, minimum. Tank size is relative, and various factors should be considered when determining tank size. These shrimp are very active; a 10-gallon tank or larger is ideal for maintaining stable water quality and allowing a healthy colony to flourish.
Diet
Omnivorous. Shrimp are natural scavengers that constantly consume detritus, diatoms, and organic waste. Supplement their diet with high-quality vegetable-based shrimp pellets, spirulina wafers, and blanched vegetables. Adding textured hardscape like lava rock to your shrimp aquarium is highly recommended to maximize the surface area available for beneficial biofilm growth