Red Cherry Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi) – Bright, Hardy, and Perfect for Freshwater Aquariums

Add a pop of vibrant color and natural tank-cleaning power to your freshwater aquarium with Red Cherry Shrimp! These beautiful, beginner-friendly invertebrates are perfect for planted tanks and nano aquariums. Known for their bold red coloration and active personalities, Red Cherry Shrimp are peaceful scavengers that help maintain a clean and balanced ecosystem.

Why Choose Red Cherry Shrimp?

🧼 Natural Algae Control – Feeds on biofilm, algae, and uneaten food
🌿 Perfect for Planted Tanks – Safe for all aquarium plants
💪 Hardy & Easy to Breed – Excellent choice for beginners and shrimp breeders
🌈 Vibrant Coloration – Bright red appearance adds life to your aquascape
🤝 Peaceful Community Member – Can live with small, non-aggressive tank mates

Basic Care Requirements:

Scientific Name: Neocaridina davidi
Tank Size: 5+ gallons
Water Temp: 68–78°F (20–25°C)
pH: 6.5–7.8
Water Hardness: Soft to medium
Diet: Algae, biofilm, shrimp pellets, blanched vegetables
Lifespan: 1–2 years
Size: Up to 1.5 inches

Ideal For:

Planted aquariums
Nano tanks
Community tanks (with peaceful fish)
Breeding projects
Algae control & cleanup crew

Pro Tip:

Keep Red Cherry Shrimp in groups of 6 or more to encourage natural behavior and breeding.
Avoid copper-based medications and aggressive tank mates.

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Shipping Policy

Due to eBay policies, all of our listings display one-day shipping. However, this is not accurate.
All purchases will be shipped via USPS Economy Mail by default.
USPS Economy Mail typically takes 3–5 business days for delivery.

If you prefer faster shipping, we offer an upgrade to USPS Priority Mail, which can be selected by purchasing our "Priority Mail Express Upgrade" listing.
Priority Mail Express offers 1-day delivery to most U.S. locations, though some may take 2 days.
We are not responsible for any delivery delays caused by USPS.

Shipping Days: We ship orders Monday and Tuesday of most weeks.
During holiday weeks, we only ship on Monday to avoid delays.
Orders are shipped in the order they are received. Orders placed after Sunday may ship the following week.

We may delay shipments in the event of extreme weather conditions or anticipated carrier delays to protect your shrimp.

Combined Shipping:

We do offer combined shipping for multiple shrimp orders.
USPS Priority Mail Rates:
1–10 Shrimp: $10.99

All shrimp are packed carefully in an insulated box with newspaper for temperature control.
Heat Packs are available upon request for an additional fee.
We take great care to ensure your shrimp arrive healthy and safe.

DOA (Dead on Arrival) Policy

We guarantee live arrival of all our shrimp.

Please note: We do not accept returns due to the sensitivity and shipping stress shrimp may experience.