Orange sunkist neocardina shrimp

🧡 Orange Sunkist Neocaridina Shrimp

Scientific Name: Neocaridina davidi

Common Name: Orange Sunkist Shrimp

Overview

Orange Sunkist Shrimp are a vibrant and hardy freshwater dwarf shrimp, loved for their bold, citrus-orange coloration and active personalities. They bring a pop of color and natural balance to any aquarium, working tirelessly to clean up algae and leftover food.

Appearance

These shrimp feature a striking, translucent orange shell that glows beautifully under aquarium lighting. Their color can range from bright tangerine to deep amber, often intensifying as they mature and feel secure in their environment.

Care Level

🌿 Easy — A great choice for beginners and seasoned shrimp enthusiasts alike. Orange Sunkist Shrimp thrive in stable, well-cycled tanks with gentle filtration, live plants, and plenty of hiding spaces like moss, driftwood, or leaf litter.

Water Parameters

Temperature: 68–78°F (20–25°C)

pH: 6.5–7.8

GH: 6–8

KH: 2–6

TDS: 180–250

Diet

Omnivorous and low-maintenance, these shrimp graze on biofilm, algae, and detritus throughout the day. Supplement their diet with blanched vegetables and quality shrimp pellets or wafers for best coloration and health.

Behavior & Compatibility

Peaceful and social, Orange Sunkist Shrimp do best in colonies or community tanks with other small, gentle species. Avoid aggressive or predatory fish that may view them as food.

Breeding

Very prolific under stable conditions. Females carry eggs under their abdomen for 3–4 weeks before releasing miniature replicas of the adults. Providing hiding spaces helps increase baby shrimp survival.

Size

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

Notes

Sensitive to copper and poor water quality.

Ideal for planted and established aquariums.