General information – Cherry Shrimp are quickly becoming the most

popular invertebrate in the freshwater aquarium hobby.  Cherry shrimps

are more tolerance and hardy as compared to other shrimps. Cherry

shrimps make a good beginner shrimps in a planted tank or delicate

shrimp tank. Cherry Shrimp, as with all other freshwater invertebrates

are extremely sensitive to Copper, a common ingredient in many

aquarium medications. Cherry Shrimp require something to climb on

and to cling to in order to feel comfortable. Cherry shrimp are      

excellent algae eaters and will browse on many different algae types.

Cherry Shrimp, although primarily algae-eaters, will also function as

opportunistic scavengers to some degree. The red coloration of this

shrimp depends on several factors such as mood, water conditions

and food. 

Common Name - Red Cherry Shrimp, Cherry Shrimp 

Scientific Name - Neocaridina denticulata sinensis "red"

Family - Shrimp

Origin – Taiwan  

Size - up to 3 cm 

Photo by: Shay Fertig

Nutrition - Cherry shrimp are omnivoresIt feeds on all kind of algae, dead leaf and dead fish can be part of

its diet. In home aquarium the Red Cherry Shrimp will accept fish food, shrimp wafers and catfish wafers.  

Behavior – peaceful and harmless  

Maintenance and care - The Red Cherry Shrimp need a lot of vegetation in its tank; The plants can be 

source of nutrition and also a good shelter for him and for the baby shrimp. Cichlid and other big or

aggressive fish can't live with the Cherry Shrimp in the same tank. Cherry Shrimp adapt very well to the

home aquarium and as long as copper is avoided are fairly hardy. Cherry Shrimp are generally peaceful

towards themselves and their tankmates, and they can be kept in groups as long as each shrimp has

its own hiding place. Red Cherry Shrimp also respond to the color of their background and substrate  

Water Parameters – Temperature: 70F-80F, PH: 6.6-8.8.  

Breeding – Cherry shrimp will breed in freshwater, but you are fairly unlikely to get survivors in a

community tank unless it's very heavily planted. Breeding Red Cherry Shrimp is as simple as putting an

adult male and female together in an aquarium. reproduce at the age of three months with the size of

about 2cm. Eggs are held by the female generally for 15-30 days and her underbelly will show a yellowish

tint when carrying. Females who are carrying eggs are especially deep red, whereas males tend to be

much paler than females .Larvas are miniature versions of the adults.

Red Cherry Shrimp should never be put in a tank with other Neocaridina species to avoid cross breeding.