Description
The Fire Cherry Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi var. “Fire Red”) is a vibrant freshwater shrimp known for its deep, solid red coloration. Bred from the popular Cherry Shrimp, the Fire Cherry variety displays more intense pigmentation, making it a standout in planted aquariums. These peaceful, active invertebrates thrive in groups and are excellent algae grazers, contributing to tank cleanliness. Ideal for nano tanks, they prefer stable, clean water conditions and a diet of algae, biofilm, and specialized shrimp food. Their striking color and low-maintenance care make them a favorite among aquarists of all levels. Breeding is straightforward in a well-maintained environment.
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Please note: Avoid the use of copper based treatments if invertebrates are present in the tank.
Features of Cherry Shrimp:
- Deep solid red colour
- Female shrimp typically are more colourful and much bigger than the males
- The average lifespan is 1-2 years
- Cherry Shrimp are excellent scavenger
Fire Cherry Shrimp : Care, Diet and Tank Mates
The Best Aquarium Size for Cherry Shrimp:
The recommended for a small group of Cherry Shrimp should be least
30 Litre fish tank. You’ll likely need much larger tanks if you’re planning on introducing some tank mates or aquarium plants.
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Cherry Shrimp Tank Mate Compatibility:
Cherry Shrimp is a peaceful and non-aggressive specimen. They are happy to stay in large or small groups with others of their kind. Other tank mates you could consider are:
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- Bamboo Shrimp / Wood Shrimp
- Vampire Shrimp
- Chameleon Shrimp
- Mystery Snails
Cherry Shrimp Food :
Cherry Shrimp Tank Set-up
Aquarium Lights and Lighting
Shrimps don't require any specific lights, however a lighting system is important to keep your planted aquarium healthy.
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Shrimp Tank Filter
Shrimp are very sensitive to ammonia and nitrite, so a good filtration system is very necessary to house the shrimp well.
Popular choices for shrimp tanks are sponge filters & hang on filters.
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Heaters
It is essential to maintain a warm water temperature in the tank. You can consider adding a heater to the tank to maintain a stable temperature. A thermometer is recommended to control the water temperature.
Aquatic Plants for Cherry Shrimp
Cherry Shrimp do best in tanks with plenty of live aquarium plant. Plants can provide cover for molting shrimp and shrimplets. Aquatic plants grow lots of biolfilm, a nutritious food source for shrimp that shrimp love to graze.
Aquarium Decorations for Cherry Shrimp
Artificial plants can work well in your shrimp tank. Additionally, you can also choose to use Aquarium Ornaments such as: Kazoo handmade fish decorations , caves, rocks, and maybe even driftwood will create a fun playground for them to swim around.
Substrate for Cherry Shrimp
Sand and round pebbles are good substrate for the shrimp tank
