Shrimp such as the Cherry Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi) are common in aquaria because of their dwarf and docile nature besides ease of care. They are green-brown, though other colors may exist. The Cherry Shrimp is a diurnal Decapoda in the family Atyidae, with females being more ostentatious than males. Females can also be identified by a saddle on their stomachs other than color. It is also called Red Cherry Shrimp and feeds on algae. Look for them in freshwater ponds or streams with dense plants or rocky substrate in Taiwan if you can’t find them in aquariums.
The Cherry Shrimp has an overall length between 1.25”-1.5” (3.2-3.8 cm), body width of .2”-.28” (5-7 mm), body height of .24”-.28” (6-7 mm), and weight between .1-.2 oz (3-5 g). The typical lifespan of the Cherry Shrimp is between 1-2 years.
Shrimp such as the Cherry Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi) are common in aquaria because of their dwarf and docile nature besides ease of care. They are green-brown, though other colors may exist. The Cherry Shrimp is a diurnal Decapoda in the family Atyidae, with females being more ostentatious than males. Females can also be identified by a saddle on their stomachs other than color. It is also called Red Cherry Shrimp and feeds on algae. Look for them in freshwater ponds or streams with dense plants or rocky substrate in Taiwan if you can’t find them in aquariums.
The Cherry Shrimp has an overall length between 1.25”-1.5” (3.2-3.8 cm), body width of .2”-.28” (5-7 mm), body height of .24”-.28” (6-7 mm), and weight between .1-.2 oz (3-5 g). The typical lifespan of the Cherry Shrimp is between 1-2 years.