Our Guide To Keeping Yellow Fire Shrimp
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About Fish Species:
- Scientific name: Neocaridina davidi var. "Yellow Fire"
- Common name: Yellow Fire Shrimp
- Family: Atyidae
- Origin: Selectively bred from Neocaridina davidi (originally from Taiwan)
- Adult length: 3 to 4 cm
- Lifespan: 1 to 2 years
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Tank Setup:
- Yellow Fire Shrimp thrive in planted tanks with hiding places and surfaces for algae growth.
- Provide mosses like Java Moss or other live plants such as Anubias or Cryptocoryne species.
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Water Parameters:
- Maintain stable water conditions with a temperature range of 18 to 26°C (65 to 78°F) and a pH of 6.5 to 8.0.
- They tolerate a wide range of water conditions but prefer slightly alkaline water for breeding.
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Filtration and Water Flow:
- Use a gentle filter with a sponge or pre-filter to protect shrimp and fry.
- Provide slow to moderate water flow as Yellow Fire Shrimp prefer calm waters.
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Diet:
- Offer a varied diet including algae wafers, blanched vegetables (like zucchini or spinach), and specialized shrimp pellets.
- They also feed on biofilm, algae, and leftover fish food in the tank.
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Tank mates:
- Yellow Fire Shrimp are peaceful and can coexist with other gentle community fish that won't prey on them or disturb them.
- Good tank mates include small fish such as rasboras, tetras, and peaceful livebearers.
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Behavior and Compatibility:
- They are active scavengers, constantly foraging and exploring their environment.
- Avoid housing them with large or aggressive fish species that may harm or eat them.
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Yellow Fire Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi)
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In the unfortunate event any fish are DOA (Dead On Arrival) we will need clear photographic evidence of the fish still sealed in the original bag within 30 minutes of delivery, the photos can be sent to our email address info@riverparkaquatics.co.uk or to our Facebook page.
As long as the evidence of DOA has been satisfactory, we will either offer you a refund or credit/replacements for your next order with us. No cost of the shipping or packaging will be refunded by us and are an expense of the buyer. A replacement can be sent out by itself but the buyer will have to cover the cost of shipping.
Health Concerns
If there are any concerns of the livestock arriving in ill health, we must be notified within 30 minutes of receiving the delivery, we do not take responsibility for any issues that appear after the fish have been acclimated to your tank.
Stock Variation
Many of our photos do not show the exact fish that we have in stock, as such colours and sizes may vary. Feel free to inquire regarding the stock that we have in currently.
