Neocaridina Shrimp: Everything You Need to Know

In this video, we’re diving deep into one of the most colourful and captivating additions to your planted tank — the Cherry Shrimp (Neocaridina Davidi). Whether you’re new to shrimp keeping, planning your first shrimp tank, or just curious about these tiny freshwater invertebrates, this complete beginner-friendly guide covers everything you need to know, including: ✅ Cherry Shrimp origin & colour morphs ✅ Ideal tank setup and water parameters ✅ Feeding and nutrition tips ✅ Breeding behaviour and colony care ✅ Common problems and how to avoid them ✅ Tank mates and compatibility & can i keep betta fish with shrimp? ✅ Acclimation techniques for healthy shrimp ✅ Why water hardness and copper levels matter These nano shrimp are not just efficient algae eaters — they’re full of personality and colour, making them a standout in any aquascape. 🛒 Shop our shrimp care essentials at Horizon Aquatics: https://www.horizonaquatics.co.uk/collections/shrimp-products 🧪 Check out our recommended test kits, foods, and remineralisers: Test kit https://www.horizonaquatics.co.uk/products/nt-labs-aquarium-lab-multi-test-kit? keyword=nt%20labs%20test Shrimp Food https://www.horizonaquatics.co.uk/collections/shrimp-pro-foods 💬 Got questions about your shrimp tank setup or want to share your own experience? Drop a comment below — we’d love to hear from you! 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more in-depth guides, including our upcoming Caridina shrimp video! 00:00 Introduction 00:29 Origin and apperance 01:06 Colour Morphs 02:44 Behavior in the aquarium 03:04 Aquarium size 03:20 Do shrimp eat algae? 03:50 Diet requirements 05:03 Water Parameters 08:35 How to add shrimp to your tank 09:33 Tank mates for shrimp & can you keep a betta with shrimp 10:36 Common Issues 11:17 General care tips 12:17 Copper unsafe for shrimp 12:54 why keep them? 13:09 Upcoming video & Goodbye