Species: Neocaridina Heteropoda (Red)
Origin: Selectively bred strain from Taiwan
Size: 1-2 inches fully grown
Tank Size: 2-5 gallons for a few, 10+ gallons for a colony
Water Parameters: 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit, they can live in lower temperatures but it is not recommended and they will not breed. 0-10 ppm Nitrates preferred. Hardness of the water does not matter that much as long as it is not at the extreme.
Red Cherry Shrimp are some of the best algae eaters that you can include in your tank. They eat many types of algae, and will clean up even the most algae ridden tank quickly.
For more information on Red Cherry Shrimp, visit our Red Cherry Shrimp Info page.
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We always include 10% of what you order extra in case of Dead On Arrivals. This will be a selection of male and female, adult and juvenile shrimp. The minimum size shrimp you will receive is 1/4".
Due to shipping rates, shipping for Red Cherry Shrimp is $11.00 for the first shrimp and $0.20 for each additional shrimp. If purchased with items that have higher shipping costs, the shipping cost for this shrimp will be $0.20. Shipping will be added once you click "Pay with Paypal" which redirects you to Paypal's website, and your order can still be canceled.