Description

❤️ Neo-Caridina Red Sakura Shrimp

Striking Fire-Red Beauties for Freshwater Tanks 🔥🦐

Add a splash of fiery colour to your aquarium with the Neo-Caridina Red Sakura Shrimp — one of the most popular and visually striking freshwater shrimp varieties. Known for their bold, uniform red coloration and easy-care nature, these shrimp brighten planted and nano tanks effortlessly.

Perfect for beginners and shrimp enthusiasts alike, Red Sakura Shrimp offer beauty, activity, and natural cleaning abilities that help keep your tank healthy and thriving.

✨ Why Choose Red Sakura Shrimp?

Red Sakura Shrimp are selectively bred from the classic Red Cherry line to achieve dramatically richer pigmentation. Their intense red colour stands out beautifully against green plants, black substrates, and aquascaped layouts, making them a favourite in display tanks and breeding colonies.

🐠 Key Features

❤️ Vibrant Red Coloration: Deep, solid red tones — among the brightest of all Neo-Caridina varieties.
🧼 Natural Tank Cleaners: Constant foragers that help reduce biofilm, soft algae, and leftover detritus.
🧬 Hardy & Beginner-Friendly: Ideal for newcomers — adaptable and resilient in a wide range of water conditions.
🤝 Peaceful Community Shrimp: Non-aggressive and happiest in groups of 6 or more.
🐣 Active Breeders: Breed readily in stable freshwater tanks, producing adorable mini Shrimplets.

📏 Size & Lifespan

🔹 Adult Size: 2.5 – 3 cm (1 – 1.2 inches)
⏳ Lifespan: 1 – 2 years

🌊 Ideal Water Parameters

💧 Temperature: 21°C – 24°C
💎 pH: 6.5 – 7.5
🌡 GH: 6 – 8
⚖️ KH: 1 – 4
💦 TDS: 180 – 250 ppm

They thrive best in stable, fully-cycled tanks. Avoid sudden changes in water chemistry.

🍽️ Diet & Feeding

Red Sakura Shrimp are opportunistic omnivores. For optimal color and health, offer:

🦠 Biofilm & soft algae
🍤 Shrimp pellets, micro-pellets & algae wafers
🥬 Blanched vegetables (spinach, courgette, kale)
🧂 Mineral-rich supplements to support healthy molting

Feed small portions 3–4 times per week — they’ll graze on the tank throughout the day.

🧑‍🔧 Care Guide

🤝 Compatible Tank Mates

Choose small, peaceful species that won’t chase shrimp.

Plenty of hiding spots (moss, caves, plants) help shrimp feel secure.

💡 Pro Tips

🔥 Dark substrates make their red colour even more intense.
🫧 Stable water parameters = successful breeding.
🐢 Drip-acclimate when introducing new shrimp.
🌱 Excellent for nano aquascapes, planted tanks, and colour-focused displays.

🛍️ Perfect For:

✅ Nano & planted aquariums
✅ Shrimp beginners
✅ Peaceful community tanks
✅ Anyone wanting a bright, colourful display colony

Bring home the intense, fiery glow of Neo-Caridina Red Sakura Shrimp and enjoy a tank full of life, colour, and natural cleaning activity. These brilliant little shrimp are true gems for any freshwater setup! ❤️🦐