Feedbook/Shrimp, snails & crabs
Cherry shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
Also called Sakura shrimp
Essential gear
- 30 cm+ tank or a planted-tank corner
- Thermometer
- Water-change hose
- Fine-mesh net
- Sponge filter or intake guard
Lifespan
1–2years
Water temperature
18–26°C
pH
6.5–8.0
Activity
Benthic climber
Grazes on leaves, glass, and driftwood
Breeding
Egg-laying / egg-carrying
Females carry eggs; shrimplets hatch ready to crawl—no separate rearing tank needed
Diet
Grazer / omnivore
Biofilm, vegetable leaves, and a little shrimp food
Suggested habitat
A nano tank is enough if moss or porous hardscape is present. Guard the filter intake or baby shrimp get sucked in.
Plates are husbandry references—not build plans or generator parameters. Check your own water, vessel, and stocking before you act.