Blue Diamond shrimp

🩵 Blue Diamond Neocaridina Shrimp

Scientific Name: Neocaridina davidi

Common Name: Blue Diamond Shrimp

Overview

Blue Diamond Shrimp are a stunning and hardy freshwater dwarf shrimp, prized for their deep sapphire-blue coloration and peaceful nature. A perfect addition to any freshwater aquarium, they bring both beauty and balance as natural scavengers that help keep your tank clean.

Appearance

These shrimp display a rich, opaque blue that intensifies with age and good water conditions. Their uniform coloration makes them one of the most striking Neocaridina varieties available.

Care Level

🪸 Easy — Blue Diamond Shrimp are ideal for both beginners and experienced shrimp keepers. They thrive in stable, well-cycled tanks with gentle filtration and plenty of hiding spots such as plants, moss, or natural decor.

Water Parameters

Temperature: 68–78°F (20–25°C)

pH: 6.5–7.8

GH: 6–8

KH: 2–6

TDS: 180–250

Diet

They’re omnivorous scavengers that enjoy a mix of algae, biofilm, blanched vegetables, and high-quality shrimp foods. A varied diet enhances coloration and breeding success.

Behavior & Compatibility

Peaceful and social, Blue Diamond Shrimp do well in colonies and community tanks with other small, non-aggressive tank mates. Avoid housing them with large or predatory fish.

Breeding

Blue Diamonds breed readily in freshwater under stable conditions. Females carry eggs under their abdomen for about 3–4 weeks before releasing fully formed baby shrimp.

Size

Adults reach about 1–1.5 inches (2.5–3.8 cm).

Notes

Shrimp are sensitive to copper and unstable water parameters.

Best kept in established, well-planted tanks