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Golden/Yellow Shrimp

Neocaridina davidi var. 'Yellow/Golden'

Golden/Yellow Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi var. 'Yellow/Golden') aquarium profile: minimum 10 gallon tank, 1.2 inch adult size, 68-78°F temperature range, and moderate care. Keep a group of at least 6.

Community leaningModerate care
Golden/Yellow Shrimp aquarium fish
10 galMinimum tank
1.2 inAdult size
6Schooling minimum
68-78°FTemperature

Water Range

pH
6.8-8
GH
6-15 dGH
KH
3-10 dKH

Behavior

Temperament
Peaceful
Fin nipping
0/5
Territory
0/5

Diet and Care

Diet
omnivore/biofilm
Diet difficulty
2/5
Care difficulty
3/5

Planning Notes

Moderate care needs; may require mature grazing surfaces or supplemental fresh/frozen foods.

This species may need live, frozen, fresh, or otherwise specialized foods.

live or fresh foodbiofilm grazermature tank requiredinvertebrate
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