Neocaridina Shrimp

Hardy, colorful Neocaridina shrimp, line-bred in our own tanks just outside Houston. They’re the easiest shrimp to start with and thrive in dechlorinated tap water at pH 6.5–7.8. Every order is backed by our Live Arrival Guarantee.
Read more about Neocaridina care, colors and FAQ below ↓

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Bloody Mary Shrimp

Starting from $6.25

Blue Dream Shrimp

Starting from $5.25

Green Diamond Shrimp

Starting from $8.50

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Green Jade Shrimp

Starting from $6.50

Mixed Color Neocaridina Shrimp

Starting from $19.99

Orange Sunkist Shrimp

Starting from $3.99

Yellow 24K Shrimp

Starting from $5.75

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Neocaridina Shrimp for Sale

Neocaridina davidi: the classic red cherry shrimp plus a rainbow of solid colors, line-bred in our own tanks just outside Houston.

Why start here: Hardy, peaceful, and happy in dechlorinated tap water. The easiest shrimp for beginners.

Our colors:

Bloody Mary: deep, glowing blood red
Blue Dream: royal-to-sapphire blue
Orange Sunkist: solid pumpkin orange
Yellow 24K: neon-to-lemon gold
Green Jade: cool, opaque jade green
Green Diamond: bright lime green with sparkle
Mixed Color Neocaridina: hand-picked from all our color lines

Want more than one color? The Pick 3 Neocaridina Color Bundle gets you three 10-packs (30 shrimp) for less than buying them separately.

🦐 Neocaridina care at a glance

Water: pH 6.5–7.8 · 68–78°F · GH 6–10 · KH 2–6 · TDS 150–350

Tank: cycled, planted, 5+ gal · moss, leaf litter, cholla wood · avoid copper

Start with: 10 shrimp · one color per tank for a true-breeding line

Shipping: Ships Monday–Wednesday. Our Live Arrival Guarantee covers shrimp on any shipping method. Local pickup near Houston.

Learn more: Amano vs Cherry Shrimp for algae · Best cleanup crew for a nano tank · Drip acclimation guide

Neocaridina FAQ

Are Neocaridina the same as cherry shrimp?

Yes. Red cherry shrimp are one color of Neocaridina davidi. Blue Dream, Orange Sunkist, Yellow 24K, Green Jade and Bloody Mary are the same species in different line-bred colors.

Can Neocaridina live in tap water?

Yes. Dechlorinated tap water in the ranges above works well.

Can I mix colors in one tank?

You can, but the colors interbreed and offspring drift toward wild-type brown. Keep one color per tank for babies that match their parents.

How many should I buy?

Ten is a good starting group for a small tank: a healthy mix of males and females.

Can I keep Neocaridina with fish?

Only small, peaceful ones. Our nano fish, like Galaxy Rasboras and Otocinclus, are shrimp-safe. Dense plants give shrimplets cover.