Cherry Shrimp – Fire Red

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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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 recommendedfor a small group of Cherry Shrimp should be least30 Litre fish tank. Youll likely need much larger tanks if youre 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:

• Ghost Shrimp / Glass Shrimp
• Bamboo Shrimp / Wood Shrimp
• Vampire Shrimp
• Chameleon Shrimp
• Mystery Snails

Cherry Shrimp Food :

Cherry Shrimp are not picky eaters.They are happy to eatmost foods. Feed cherry shrimp a diet of likeDymax Shrimp Pellets,Hikari Shrimp Cuisine,Sera Shrimps Natural Sinking Granulets,Hikari Algae Wafers.Cherry shrimp enjoy eating algae off the walls and surfaces in the tank. You could encourage algae growth by addingaquatic plantsto the tank.

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Cherry ShrimpTank Set-up

Aquarium Lights and Lighting

Shrimps don’t require any specificlights, however a lighting systemis important to keep your planted aquariumhealthy.

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Shrimp Tank Filter

Shrimp are very sensitive to ammonia and nitrite, so a goodfiltration systemis very necessary to house the shrimp well.

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Heaters

It is essential to maintain a warm water temperature in the tank.You can consider adding aheaterto the tank to maintain a stable temperature.A thermometeris recommended to control the water temperature.

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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 shrimpthat shrimp love to graze.

• Java Fern
• Amazon Sword
• Pennywort
• Anubias

Aquarium Decorations for Cherry Shrimp

Artificial plants can work well in your shrimp tank. Additionally, you can also choose to useAquarium Ornamentssuch 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 goodsubstratefor the shrimp tank