🔍 Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Neocaridina davidi var. “Snowball”
Common Names: Snowball Shrimp, White Pearl Shrimp
Origin: Selectively bred (descendant of wild Neocaridina from Taiwan/China)
Size: 2.0–2.5 cm
Lifespan: 1–2 years
Temperament: Peaceful, social
Difficulty Level: Easy
🏡 Tank Requirements
Tank Size: 20+ litres (larger is more stable)
Temperature: 20–24 °C
pH Range: 6.5–7.5
Water Hardness: 4–12 dGH
KH: 3–8
Filtration: Sponge filter or low-flow filter (shrimp-safe)
Décor & Substrate:
Fine gravel or shrimp-specific substrates
Live plants (Java Moss, Subwassertang, Anubias, Bucephalandra)
Driftwood and Indian almond leaves for biofilm and hiding spots
Moss and leaf litter help fry survival and provide food
🐚 Behavior & Tank Mates
Very peaceful and best kept in groups of 10+
Constantly graze on biofilm, algae, and detritus
Visible and active in well-planted, shrimp-safe tanks
✅ Compatible Tank Mates:
Other Neocaridina shrimp (if water parameters match)
Peaceful nano fish (e.g., Ember Tetras, Chili Rasboras, Pygmy Corydoras)
Snails (Nerites, Mystery Snails)
Avoid fin-nippers and anything large enough to eat shrimp
🍽️ Diet
Snowball Shrimp are opportunistic omnivores:
Biofilm & algae (natural staple)
Shrimp-specific pellets & powders (e.g., Bacter AE, Shrimp King)
Blanched veggies (zucchini, spinach, cucumber)
Protein 1–2× per week (crushed flakes, baby brine shrimp, bloodworms)
Calcium supplements (for molting health – e.g., cuttlebone, mineral stones)
🐣 Breeding
Very easy to breed under stable conditions
Females carry ~20–30 eggs under their abdomen (saddle and berries visible)
Eggs hatch in ~3–4 weeks into fully formed miniature shrimp
No larval stage – fry feed on biofilm and powdered food
High survival in mature, planted tanks
✅ Why Keep Snowball Shrimp?
✔️ Unique bright white color adds contrast in planted tanks
✔️ Easy to care for and breed
✔️ Peaceful and community-friendly
✔️ Great algae and biofilm grazers
✔️ Hardy and adaptable like other Neocaridina
Would you like help setting up a dedicated shrimp tank, or pairing them with specific Neocaridina color variants? 😊
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