Our Guide To Keeping Wild Cherry Shrimp

1. About Fish Species:

   • Scientific name: Neocaridina davidi (wild form)
   • Common name: Wild Cherry Shrimp
   • Family: Atyidae
   • Origin: Taiwan
   • Adult length: 2 to 3 cm
   • Lifespan: 1 to 2 years

2. Tank Setup:

   • A minimum tank size of 20L is suitable for Wild Cherry Shrimp, with larger tanks recommended for breeding or community setups.
   • Ensure the tank is heavily planted with mosses, ferns, and driftwood to offer hiding spots and grazing surfaces for biofilm growth.

3. Water Parameters:

   • They thrive in neutral to slightly alkaline water, with a pH range of 6.5 to 8.0.
   • Ideal water temperature is between 18 to 27°C (64 to 81°F).

4. Filtration and Water Flow:

   • Gentle water flow is necessary. Sponge filters or filters with shrimp guards are ideal to prevent any shrimp, especially juveniles, from being sucked into the filter.

5. Diet:

   • Wild Cherry Shrimp are omnivorous and can be fed a diet of high-quality shrimp pellets, algae wafers, and blanched vegetables such as spinach and zucchini.
   • They naturally graze on biofilm, algae, and detritus, helping to keep the tank clean.

6. Tank mates:

   • Ideal tank mates include small, peaceful fish like tetras and rasboras, as well as other invertebrates such as snails.
   • Avoid housing them with predatory or aggressive fish like large cichlids, which may prey on the shrimp.

7. Behavior and Compatibility:

   • Wild Cherry Shrimp are peaceful and highly active, spending most of their time foraging through plants and substrate for food.
   • They should be kept in groups of 10 or more to ensure they are active and social.