RCS Red Cherry Shrimp 0.5-3cm
Bring colour and gentle grazing activity to a mature planted aquarium with Red Cherry Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi). Select Juvies 0.5–1.5 cm for young shrimp to grow on in your own setup; other sizes are separate options. Choose your colony quantity and see the current quantity savings above, applied automatically in your cart.
Quick Facts
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Scientific name: Neocaridina davidi
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Product type: ornamental Neocaridina shrimp
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Sale size: Juveniles approximately 0.5–1.5 cm when the Juvies option is selected; other options have their own size or maturity descriptions
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Sale unit: One individual per quantity ordered unless the selected variant states otherwise
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Social needs: Peaceful colony invertebrate; vulnerable to fish and other predators
Is this for you?
Perfect if: you want a small ornamental shrimp colony and can provide stable, shrimp-safe water.
Consider something else if: the aquarium is newly set up, contains likely predators or may be exposed to copper-based medication.
Planning a colony? Consider 10 juveniles as a starting group in a suitably prepared shrimp-focused aquarium, or 20 where space, filtration and food availability support a larger group. Six can be a smaller addition to an established colony. These are purchase-planning suggestions, not stocking limits or a promise of breeding; ask us if you are unsure what your tank can support.
Why choose RCS Red Cherry Shrimp?
Enjoy watching these small shrimp explore plants and hardscape as they graze. They suit a peaceful, established shrimp setup with stable water and protected filtration; they still need appropriate food and regular aquarium maintenance.
Key Benefits
- Red colour and active grazing behaviour; colour intensity varies with age and the individual
- Choose a quantity to suit your existing colony and aquarium capacity
- Quantity savings apply automatically when your cart meets the current tier
Care & Specifications
Use a fully cycled, mature aquarium with stable water, biofilm, plants or other cover, gentle filtration and a protected filter intake. Match mineral content to the breeder’s water and avoid sudden changes.
Social requirements: Peaceful colony invertebrate; vulnerable to fish and other predators.
What will you receive?
You will receive the selected quantity of RCS Red Cherry Shrimp. Size within any stated sale range, colour, markings, maturity and sex can vary unless the listing explicitly fixes them.
Acclimation & Introduction
Prepare the invertebrate aquarium before arrival and follow current NTA livestock acclimation guidance. Reduce lighting, avoid sudden changes in temperature or mineral content, keep transport water out of the display where practical, and observe movement and condition after introduction.
Ongoing Care
Allow natural grazing, then supplement with a quality shrimp food in small portions. Remove persistent leftovers and make sure newly added shrimp are feeding.
Maintain stable water with regular testing and appropriately sized water changes. Review the setup as the animals grow, moult, reproduce or change their social behaviour.
Pairs perfectly with
- A mature aquarium prepared for the exact invertebrate
- Reliable water tests and an invertebrate-safe maintenance routine
- Species-appropriate food, cover and protected filtration
NTA Insight:
Different Neocaridina colour lines can interbreed and produce less predictable offspring. Keep colour lines separately when maintaining the strain matters.
Before You Buy
Confirm adult size, water requirements, diet and compatibility for RCS Red Cherry Shrimp before ordering. The listed sale size describes current stock, not its permanent size.
Many aquarium invertebrates are sensitive to copper and abrupt water changes. Check every medication, fertiliser and tank mate before use or introduction.
FAQ
Can these shrimp live with fish?
Even peaceful fish may eat shrimplets or adult shrimp. Dense cover lowers risk but does not guarantee safety.
Will the supplied RCS Red Cherry Shrimp match the photograph exactly?
No. Livestock photographs represent the species or variety; colour, markings, size and maturity naturally vary.
Is the listed size the adult size?
No. It is an approximate sale size where stated. Confirm adult requirements before purchase.
