{"id":28353,"date":"2025-01-30T13:31:30","date_gmt":"2025-01-30T02:31:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenaquarium.com.au\/?post_type=product&p=28353"},"modified":"2026-03-13T13:43:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T02:43:39","slug":"red-cherry-shrimp","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.greenaquarium.com.au\/?product=red-cherry-shrimp","title":{"rendered":"Red Cherry Shrimp"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Red Cherry Shrimp are vibrant, hardy freshwater shrimp prized for their bright red colouration and algae-eating abilities. Ideal for beginners, these shrimp thrive in planted tanks and help maintain a clean, balanced aquarium ecosystem. Their peaceful nature and prolific breeding make them a favourite for hobbyists and aquascapers alike.<\/p>\n

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Key Features<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  • Scientific Name<\/strong>:\u00a0Neocaridina davidi var. \u2018Red\u2019<\/em><\/li>\n
  • Difficulty Level<\/strong>: Easy<\/li>\n
  • Size<\/strong>: 2.5\u20133 cm (adults)<\/li>\n
  • Water Parameters<\/strong>: pH\u00a06.5\u20138.0<\/strong>, Temperature\u00a018\u201328\u00b0C (64\u201382\u00b0F)<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Diet<\/strong>: Algae, biofilm, shrimp pellets, blanched vegetables<\/li>\n
  • Behaviour<\/strong>: Peaceful, non-aggressive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    Care Instructions<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    • Tank Setup<\/strong>: Planted tanks with hiding spots (moss, driftwood, or rocks). Avoid tanks with large, aggressive fish.<\/li>\n
    • Water Quality<\/strong>: Stable parameters are critical. Avoid copper-based medications.<\/li>\n
    • Feeding<\/strong>: Supplement with specialised shrimp food or algae wafers. Avoid overfeeding.<\/li>\n
    • Breeding<\/strong>: Breed readily in stable conditions. Females carry eggs under their tails for 3\u20134 weeks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      Why Choose Red Cherry Shrimp?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      1. Vibrant Colour<\/strong>: Bright red hues add visual interest to planted tanks.<\/li>\n
      2. Algae Control<\/strong>: Natural cleaners that graze on biofilm and algae.<\/li>\n
      3. Beginner-Friendly<\/strong>: Hardy and adaptable to a wide range of water conditions.<\/li>\n
      4. Breeding Potential<\/strong>: Easily reproduce in captivity, making them ideal for sustaining colonies.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
        Buy Red Cherry Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi) for your aquarium. Hardy, vibrant, and perfect for algae control in planted tanks.<\/span><\/span><\/pre>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":28354,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[131],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-28353","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-shrimp","8":"first","9":"outofstock","10":"shipping-taxable","11":"purchasable","12":"product-type-simple"},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.greenaquarium.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/28353","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.greenaquarium.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.greenaquarium.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greenaquarium.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=28353"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.greenaquarium.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/28353\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greenaquarium.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/28354"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.greenaquarium.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=28353"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greenaquarium.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=28353"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greenaquarium.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=28353"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greenaquarium.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=28353"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}