Chocolate Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi var. chocolate) Care Guide

A rich dark brown Neocaridina color morph resembling the color of dark chocolate. A relatively uncommon variant that adds a warm, earthy tone to planted aquariums.

Overview

Neocaridina davidi var. chocolate is a species in the family Atyidae. A rich dark brown Neocaridina color morph resembling the color of dark chocolate. A relatively uncommon variant that adds a warm, earthy tone to planted aquariums. Easy to care for and breed like all Neocaridina varieties.

Taxonomy

Family: Atyidae
Genus: Neocaridina
Scientific name: Neocaridina davidi var. chocolate
Other names: Chocolate Neocaridina
Origin: Asia, Taiwan

Habitat

A brown colour strain of Neocaridina davidi. Its wild ancestor lives in slow, plant-rich freshwater streams and ponds of East Asia and Taiwan, feeding by grazing biofilm, algae and detritus.

Tank requirements

Minimum tank volume: 20 L
Temperature: 18-28 °C
pH: 6.5-8
GH: 4-14 °dGH
Water flow: low
Adult size: 2-3 cm
Lifespan: 1-2 years
Difficulty: beginner

Diet

Classified as omnivore. Recommended feeding frequency: 1x daily. In captivity, offer a varied diet appropriate to the species — quality prepared foods supplemented with frozen or live items of suitable size.

Compatibility

Temperament: peaceful
Position in tank: bottom
Compatible tank mates: Neon Tetra, Otocinclus, Ember Tetra, Nerite Snail
Avoid with: Betta, Angelfish, Cichlids

Breeding

Breeding strategy: egg-layer
Breeding difficulty: beginner