Neocaridina var 24K Yellow Shrimp Bred in SA

The 24K Yellow Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi) is a vibrant and hardy freshwater shrimp, popular for its bright golden-yellow coloration. It’s an excellent choice for shrimp keepers of all levels and adds a stunning contrast to planted aquariums.

Quick Facts:

• Scientific Name: Neocaridina davidi
• Common Names: 24K Yellow Shrimp, Yellow Golden Back Shrimp
• Origin: Taiwan, China
• Size: 2.5–3.5 cm
• Lifespan: 1–2 years
• Temperament: Peaceful, social
• Difficulty Level: Easy

Tank Requirements

• Tank Size: 10+ litres (best in 20+ litres for stability)
• Temperature: 18–26°C
• pH Range: 6.5–7.8
• Water Hardness: 4–12 dGH
• Filtration: Sponge filters or gentle-flow filters work best.
• Substrate & Decorations:
  • Dark-colored substrate enhances their yellow coloration.
  • Live plants like Java Moss, Anubias, Bucephalandra, and Vallisneria provide cover and biofilm.
  • Driftwood and cholla wood help grow beneficial biofilm.

Behavior & Tank Mates

• Very active, constantly grazing on surfaces.
• Best kept in groups of 5+ for natural behavior.
• Compatible Tank Mates:
  • Peaceful nano fish like Ember Tetras, Chili Rasboras, Celestial Pearl Danios.
  • Other dwarf shrimp (Blue Dream, Cherry Shrimp, Amano Shrimp).
  • Snails (Nerite Snails, Mystery Snails).
• Avoid aggressive fish like bettas, cichlids, and large barbs.

Diet

Neocaridina shrimp are omnivores, feeding on biofilm, algae, and commercial shrimp food:

• Algae & Biofilm (natural diet).
• Blanched Vegetables (zucchini, spinach, cucumber).
• Shrimp Pellets & Algae Wafers (high-quality brands recommended).
• Protein Treats (bloodworms, baby brine shrimp, occasionally).
• Calcium Supplements (for healthy molting and shell strength).

Breeding

• Very easy in freshwater!
• Females carry eggs (“berried”) under their abdomen for ~30 days.
• Baby shrimp (1 mm in size) are fully formed and feed on biofilm.
• Best breeding setup:
  • Gentle filtration (sponge filter preferred).
  • Plenty of moss and hiding spots for baby shrimp.
  • No fish that may prey on newborn shrimp.

Care Tips

✔ Keep water parameters stable to avoid stress.
✔ Regular water changes (10–20% weekly).
✔ Avoid copper-based medications (toxic to shrimp).
✔ Provide a natural grazing environment (plants, moss, driftwood).

Why Keep 24K Yellow Shrimp?

✅ Stunning bright yellow color.
✅ Hardy and beginner-friendly.
✅ Great for planted tanks and community aquariums.
✅ Helps clean algae and biofilm naturally.
✅ Easy to breed in freshwater.

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