Blue Cherry Shrimp are a selectively bred colour form of Neocaridina shrimp, known for their vibrant blue tones and easy‑going nature. Whether you’re setting up your first shrimp tank or adding variety to an established colony, Blue Cherry Shrimp are a fantastic choice for planted aquariums, nano tanks and peaceful community setups.
With their constant grazing and gentle behaviour, Blue Cherry Shrimp help keep surfaces clean while adding a striking contrast against green plants and dark substrate.
Please note: We do not send shrimps to WA, TAS or NT.
Blue Cherry Shrimp – Key Features
- Colourful Neocaridina Blue Cherry Shrimp
- Great option for beginner shrimp keepers
- Peaceful, active grazers that help with biofilm and soft algae
- Ideal for planted nano aquariums and shrimp‑only tanks
- Can form a breeding colony in the right conditions
- More forgiving water parameters than many Caridina shrimp
If you’re looking for hardy, colourful shrimp to brighten your tank, Blue Cherry Shrimp are a top pick.
Recommended Tank Setup for Blue Cherry Shrimp
Blue Cherry Shrimp are quite flexible but still appreciate a stable, shrimp‑friendly setup:
- Tank size: From 20L+ for a starter group
- Substrate: Inert or shrimp‑friendly substrate; dark colours help the blue stand out
- Décor: Driftwood, rocks, leaf litter and plenty of live plants (mosses are ideal)
- Filtration: Sponge filter or pre‑filtered intake to protect shrimplets
- Lighting: Low to moderate, enough to support plant and algae growth
Providing lots of surface area and hiding spots helps Blue Cherry Shrimp feel secure and boosts survival of baby shrimp.
Water Parameters (Guide Only)
Unlike more sensitive Caridina species, Blue Cherry Shrimp (Neocaridina) are more forgiving and suit a wider range of tap water conditions:
- Temperature: around 20–26°C
- pH: typically 6.5–7.8 (slightly acidic to slightly alkaline)
- Hardness: low to medium hardness is usually fine
- Ammonia & Nitrite: 0 ppm at all times
- Nitrate: kept low with regular water changes and good plant growth
Stable parameters and slow changes are more important than chasing exact numbers for Blue Cherry Shrimp.
Feeding Blue Cherry Shrimp
Blue Cherry Shrimp spend most of their time grazing on biofilm, algae and detritus. Supplement this natural food with:
- Quality shrimp pellets, wafers or granules
- Occasional blanched vegetables (e.g. zucchini, spinach, cucumber)
- Specialized shrimp mineral and biofilm foods
Feed lightly – only what they can finish in a few hours – to avoid overloading the tank. A varied diet helps Blue Cherry Shrimp maintain strong colour and good breeding activity.
Tank Mates and Compatibility
Blue Cherry Shrimp are peaceful and work well in calm community tanks:
- Ideal with: small, peaceful fish (e.g. small rasboras, micro tetras), snails and other Neocaridina varieties (if you’re not worried about colour mixing)
- Use caution with: larger or more boisterous fish that may pick at shrimp
- Avoid: predatory fish or anything large enough to see shrimp as food
For maximum survival of shrimplets, a shrimp‑only or very lightly stocked nano tank is best for Blue Cherry Shrimp.
Breeding Blue Cherry Shrimp
In a stable, well‑maintained aquarium, Blue Cherry Shrimp will often breed readily:
- Females carry eggs under their abdomen until they hatch into fully formed shrimplets
- Baby shrimp need plenty of biofilm, algae and hiding places
- Gentle filtration and regular, small water changes support strong colony growth
Over time, you can selectively keep the best‑coloured Blue Cherry Shrimp to maintain or improve the intensity of the blue line.
