Yellow Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi var. yellow) Care Guide

A cheerful, bright yellow variant of Neocaridina davidi that stands out beautifully against dark substrates and green plants.

Overview

Neocaridina davidi var. yellow is a species in the family Atyidae. A cheerful, bright yellow variant of Neocaridina davidi that stands out beautifully against dark substrates and green plants. Just as hardy and easy to breed as the Cherry Shrimp, making it ideal for beginners.

Taxonomy

Family: Atyidae
Genus: Neocaridina
Scientific name: Neocaridina davidi var. yellow
Other names: Yellow Neocaridina, Golden Back Shrimp
Origin: Asia, Taiwan

Habitat

A yellow colour strain of Neocaridina davidi. Its wild ancestor occupies vegetated freshwater streams and ponds of East Asia and Taiwan, where it grazes algae and biofilm in slow-moving, calm water.

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, Nerite Snail
Avoid with: Betta, Angelfish, Cichlids

Breeding

Breeding strategy: egg-layer
Breeding difficulty: beginner