Red Rili Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi var. rili) Care Guide

A unique color morph of Neocaridina davidi with a striking pattern of red head and tail sections separated by a transparent middle.

Overview

Neocaridina davidi var. rili is a species in the family Atyidae. A unique color morph of Neocaridina davidi with a striking pattern of red head and tail sections separated by a transparent middle. Hardy and easy to breed, making it a popular choice for nano shrimp tanks.

Taxonomy

Family: Atyidae
Genus: Neocaridina
Scientific name: Neocaridina davidi var. rili
Other names: Rili Shrimp
Origin: Asia, Taiwan

Habitat

A patterned "rili" colour strain of Neocaridina davidi, marked by a clear mid-body band between coloured segments. The wild ancestor lives in slow, plant-rich freshwater of East Asia and Taiwan and feeds by grazing biofilm and algae.

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: Otocinclus, Ember Tetra, Pygmy Corydoras, Cherry Shrimp
Avoid with: Betta, Angelfish, Cichlids

Breeding

Breeding strategy: egg-layer
Breeding difficulty: beginner