Snowball Shrimp

Description

 

❄️ Neo-Caridina Snowball Shrimp – Pure Elegance for Your Aquarium 🦐🤍

Elevate your freshwater aquarium with the soft, glowing beauty of the Neo-Caridina Snowball Shrimp. These peaceful and eye-catching shrimp are named for their striking pearly white color and the large, round eggs females carry – resembling little snowballs. With their gentle nature and algae-cleaning habits, they’re the perfect addition to any planted or nano tank.

Whether you’re new to shrimp-keeping or a seasoned aquarist, Snowball Shrimp offer both visual appeal and practical benefits for your tank ecosystem.

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✨ Why Choose Snowball Shrimp?

Snowball Shrimp (a selectively bred white variant of Neocaridina davidi) stand out with their clean, milky white hue and semi-translucent bodies. They’re not only a visual delight but also contribute to tank cleanliness by constantly grazing on unwanted algae and biofilm.

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🐠 Key Features

• 🤍 Stunning White Coloration: Pure, pearl-white appearance that pops against dark or plant-rich aquascapes.
• 🧼 Natural Tank Helpers: Excellent at cleaning biofilm, detritus, and algae from plant surfaces and decorations.
• 🧬 Beginner-Friendly: Hardy, low-maintenance, and tolerant of a wide range of water parameters.
• 👫 Peaceful & Social: Thrive in groups and mix well with other non-aggressive species.
• 🐣 Reproduce Easily: Females produce large, snowball-like eggs and breed readily in freshwater setups.

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📏 Size & Lifespan

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

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🌊 Ideal Water Parameters

• 💧 Temperature: 21°C – 24°C (70°F – 75°F)
• 💎 pH: 6.5 – 7.5
• 🌡 GH: 6 – 8
• ⚖️ KH: 1 – 4
• 💦 TDS: 180 – 250 ppm

Stable, clean water with minimal copper or ammonia is key for long-term health.

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🍽️ Diet & Feeding

Snowball Shrimp are scavengers and herbivores, happy to eat a wide variety of foods:

• 🦠 Naturally occurring algae and biofilm
• 🧇 High-quality shrimp wafers or granules
• 🥬 Blanched veggies like spinach, kale, and zucchini
• 🧂 Mineral-rich supplements to support molting and egg development

Feed in small amounts 3–4 times per week and avoid overfeeding.

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🧑‍🔧 Care Guide

Use this care guide to maintain a thriving Snowball Shrimp colony:

Care Aspect	Recommendation
✅ Tank Size	Minimum 10L; 20L+ ideal for breeding colonies
🧽 Filtration	Sponge or shrimp-safe filter
🌿 Decor	Live moss, rocks, driftwood, plant cover
💡 Lighting	Moderate – promotes biofilm growth
🚫 Avoid	Copper-based meds, unstable or uncycled tanks
🔄 Maintenance	Weekly 10–15% water changes + gentle cleaning

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🤝 Compatible Tank Mates

Snowball Shrimp do best with gentle, non-aggressive species. Here’s a compatibility chart:

✅ Safe Tank Mates	❌ Avoid These
🐌 Nerite & Mystery Snails	🐟 Bettas (can be risky)
🐟 Ember & Neon Tetras	🐠 Gouramis, Barbs, Cichlids
🐟 Chili Rasboras	🐟 Fast or aggressive fish
🐟 Pygmy Corydoras	🦀 Crayfish, large or predatory inverts
🦐 Other Neo-Caridina Shrimp	🐟 Fish with large mouths

Dense plantings and hiding spots offer additional protection in mixed tanks.

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💡 Pro Tips

• Dark backgrounds and substrates enhance their white coloration beautifully.
• Always drip acclimate to minimize stress from water changes.
• Ideal for aquascaping themes like “winter scape” or minimalist designs.
• Best results in species-only or shrimp-friendly communities.

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🛍️ Perfect For:

✅ Nano aquariums
✅ Aquascapers seeking contrast
✅ Shrimp breeding projects
✅ Peaceful community tanks

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Bring a touch of snowy magic to your tank with the Neo-Caridina Snowball Shrimp – a peaceful, low-maintenance invertebrate that adds elegance, function, and beauty to any freshwater setup. ❄️🦐

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