Chocolate Neocaridina Shrimp

Chocolate Shrimp are Neocaridina shrimp characterized by their rich, dark brown to deep red, or even black, coloration, achieved through selective breeding from Red Cherry Shrimp. These hardy, peaceful invertebrates are ideal for planted freshwater aquariums, where they scavenge for algae and biofilm, helping to keep the tank clean. 

We strongly advise you to keep live plants, driftwood, and botanicals with your shrimp. These materials provide additional biofilm while also providing plenty of spaces for your shrimp if you plan to house them with fish.

Water hardness is optimal to ensure Neocaridina and Caridina Shrimp thrive in your aquariums. Neocaridinas prefer a gH of 4-8° and a kH of 1-4°. TDS (total dissolved solids) should range between 150-250 ppm. If the water is too alkaline or high of a TDS, shrimp exoskeletons will be too brittle to molt out of.

Husbandry & Care

Temperament: Peaceful

Minimum Tank Size: 10 Gallons

Water Temperature: 68-80 °F

Water pH: 6.5-8.0

Social Group: Breeding Colony

Diet: Omnivorous; Algae, Diatoms, Biofilm. Supplement with commercial and frozen fish foods and minerals (if water does not match parameters). We strongly recommend purchasing BacterAE to boost biofilm growth.

Compatible with: Corydoradinae Catfish, Bristlenose Plecos, Panda Garra, Amano Shrimp, Chili Rasboras, Clown Killifish, Hillstream Loach, Otocinclus, Mystery Snail, Nerite Snail