Personally, I prefer keeping my shrimp colonies in a 20 gallon tank or larger. Ideally though, the bigger the tank the better. If you’re intending to start a colony, the most ideal tank size is a 10-20 gallon tank or larger. Do keep in mind that they may start to breed if they're happy with their living conditions, so I would recommend starting off with a group of 10 if you're planning on keeping them in a 5 gallon tank. In a 5 gallon tank, I'd say you can comfortably fit 10-20 if it is a "shrimp-only" tank. Ideally, they should be kept in a tank that is at least 5 gallons. They can technically be kept in anything as small as a gallon, however I would not recommend anything less than a 2 gallon as smaller tanks are much harder to keep cycled, and are more prone to fluctuations in water parameters, which shrimp can be sensitive to. Male VS Female Red Cherry Shrimp Tank Setup Ideal Tank SizeĪs they generally have a low bioload, a good rule of thumb is 2-5 shrimp per gallon.
For example, male Red Cherry Shrimp are generally are more translucent and have less red coloration compared to female Red Cherry Shrimp. Females often are more opaque or solid in color, and are generally more vibrant in color. Differences Between Males And Femalesįemales are generally slightly larger and "rounder" in shape compared to their male counterparts, which appear more slender in shape. However at higher temperatures, they usually breed more quickly (since their lifespans are shortened), and will be more active compared to shrimp kept at cooler temperatures. At higher temperatures their metabolism may increase, shortening their lifespan. Their lifespan can be affected by the temperature that you keep their water at, as colder temperatures will cause their metabolism to "slow down", and you may notice a decrease in their growth rate.
They generally live around 1-2 years on average if kept in optimal water conditions. They can grow to a maximum size of 2 inches in length, but generally only grow to around 1.5 inches in length for females, and 1.25 inches for males. They can also be found in Southern China, and Vietnam. Neocaridina shrimp originate mainly from Taiwan, where they live in lakes and ponds, which host a variety of live plants, wood and rocks. They are also often assigned different grades, which can depend on their coloration and the rarity of their patterning. Wild-type Neocaridina shrimp are naturally transparent or greenish-brown in color. However, through generations of selective breeding by hobbyists, Neocaridina shrimp are now widely available in a variety of colors, such as Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Brown, Black, and White, and a variety of patterns. They have a relatively low bio-load compared to fish, making them a popular stocking choice for smaller "nano" sized aquariums. Dwarf freshwater shrimp, especially Neocaridina shrimp ( Neocaridina davidi), or "Neo Shrimp" as they are most commonly referred to as, are becoming some of the most popularly kept species in the aquarium hobby. They are popular largely due to their general ease of care compared to other dwarf shrimp species, and are generally more tolerant to a wider range of water parameters unlike their close cousins, Caridina shrimp, which is why they are popular among many beginner aquarists.
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