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Yellow shrimp
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- Scientific Name:Neocaridina davidi var. "Yellow"
- Appearance:Opaque, bright yellow to golden color
- Size:Grows up to 1.5 inches (approx. 1.2 cm)
- Temperament:Peaceful and non-aggressive
- Diet:Omnivorous, feeding on algae, detritus, and leftover food
- Breeding:Breed easily in captivity
- Tank Size:A 3-gallon tank is the minimum, but larger tanks are recommended
- Water Parameters:They are adaptable, thriving in a variety of water conditions, though a harder GH is often recommended for optimal color.
- Diet:Supplement their diet with high-quality shrimp food, algae tablets, and blanched vegetables like zucchini or spinach.
- Foraging Behavior:Yellow shrimp spend most of their time foraging for food on surfaces in the aquarium.
- Cleanup Crew:They are excellent scavengers, helping to control algae and keep the tank clean.
- Yellow shrimp are a color morph of the wild type Neocaridina shrimp.
- They are selectively bred for their color, with completely opaque shrimp being more desirable than translucent ones.
- The females can carry a significant number of eggs, leading to easy breeding and population growth in a suitable environment.
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