Golden Back Yellow Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi var. yellow golden back) Care Guide
A bright yellow Neocaridina variant distinguished by a prominent golden-orange stripe running along the back, visible through the translucent yellow body.
Overview
Neocaridina davidi var. yellow golden back is a species in the family Atyidae. A bright yellow Neocaridina variant distinguished by a prominent golden-orange stripe running along the back, visible through the translucent yellow body. The golden dorsal stripe is actually the ovaries visible through the shell.
Taxonomy
- Family: Atyidae
- Genus: Neocaridina
- Scientific name: Neocaridina davidi var. yellow golden back
- Other names: Yellow Golden Back, Neon Yellow Shrimp
- Origin: Asia, Taiwan
Habitat
A yellow strain of Neocaridina davidi showing a bright dorsal stripe. The wild ancestor occupies slow freshwater streams and ponds of East Asia and Taiwan, where it grazes algae, biofilm and decaying plant matter.
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