Green Jade Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi var. green jade) Care Guide

A rare and striking green color morph of Neocaridina davidi with a deep jade-green body coloration. More difficult to find and maintain color intensity than other Neocaridina variants, requiring caref…

Overview

Neocaridina davidi var. green jade is a species in the family Atyidae. A rare and striking green color morph of Neocaridina davidi with a deep jade-green body coloration. More difficult to find and maintain color intensity than other Neocaridina variants, requiring careful selective breeding.

Taxonomy

Family: Atyidae
Genus: Neocaridina
Scientific name: Neocaridina davidi var. green jade
Other names: Green Neocaridina
Origin: Asia, Taiwan

Habitat

A green colour strain of Neocaridina davidi developed through selective breeding. The wild form lives in slow, well-vegetated freshwater streams and ponds of East Asia and Taiwan and feeds on biofilm, algae and decomposing organic 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: intermediate

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: Otocinclus, Ember Tetra, Pygmy Corydoras, Nerite Snail
Avoid with: Betta, Angelfish, Cichlids

Breeding

Breeding strategy: egg-layer
Breeding difficulty: intermediate