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Blue Diamond Shrimp (Neocaridina sp.)

Blue Diamond Shrimp (Neocaridina sp.)

$25.99 – $49.99

The Blue Diamond Shrimp is a selectively bred form of wild Neocaridina shrimp with a dark blue body coloration. Like the well-known Red Cherry Shrimp, they are remarkably hardy and adaptable, excellent shrimp for beginners. The Blue Diamond Shrimp, like most other species of freshwater dwarf shrimp in its genus, will do well in a wide range of water conditions although overly soft or hard water should be avoided. A fine substrate, plenty of cover, and a varied diet of prepared foods specific to freshwater shrimp will ensure their long term health, and eventually breeding in the aquarium.

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Pinocchio/Red Nose Shrimp (Caridina gracilirostris)

Pinocchio/Red Nose Shrimp (Caridina gracilirostris)

$29.99 – $54.99

The Pinocchio or Rednose Shrimp is a uniquely patterned wild form of shrimp found in fresh and brackish water habitats throughout much of Southeast Asia. Like most related species and variants, it is relatively hardy and undemanding in the aquarium, but will do best with the addition of some aquarium salt or light brackish conditions. An omnivore and voracious algae grazer by nature, they prefer with a diet high in vegetable matter or algae and with ample cover in the aquarium in the form of plants or hardscape.

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Amazon Tiger Shrimp (Euryrhynchus amazoniensis)

$9.99

A uniquely patterned freshwater dwarf shrimp found throughout much of the Amazon Basin, the Amazon Tiger Shrimp inhabits shallow, warm water habitat typically associated with driftwood and aquatic vegetation and often in large groups. A hardy and peaceful invertebrate in the aquarium, their care requirements are similar to other dwarf shrimp although they will do best in softer, slightly acidic water.

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Green Jade Shrimp - Taiwan Bred (Neocaridina davidi)

Green Jade Shrimp – Taiwan Bred (Neocaridina davidi)

$39.99 – $74.99

The Green Jade Shrimp is a selectively bred form of Neocaridina freshwater shrimp developed for its vivid, uniform green coloration. Like most related species and variants, it is hardy and undemanding in the aquarium, and will do well with other Neocaridina tankmates although fish should be chosen with caution. An omnivore by nature, they will do best with a diet high in vegetable matter or algae and with ample cover in the aquarium in the form of plants or hardscape. Our green jade shrimp are exclusively sourced from top quality breeders in Taiwan and selected for consistent deep jade coloration.

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Vampire Shrimp (Atya gabonensis)

Vampire Shrimp (Atya gabonensis)

$19.99 – $24.99

Commonly known as the Vampire Shrimp (Atya gabonensis), this filter feeding crustacean is also called the Viper Shrimp, Gabon Shrimp, African Filter Shrimp, or the Cameroon Shrimp. The Vampire Shrimp is fairly rare and deserves much more attention for its variable, attractive coloration and unique behaviors. These shrimp prefer higher water flows to help filter feed for particulate food matter, and when kept together will often congregate at the head of the current! They tend to coexist well with other peaceful freshwater species, including non-aggressive fish and Bamboo Shrimp.

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Yellow Fire Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi)

Yellow Fire Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi)

$29.99 – $54.99

The Yellow Fire Shrimp is a selectively bred form of Neocaridina shrimp very similar to the popular and common Red Cherry Shrimp. Like the Red Cherries, they are remarkably hardy and adaptable, excellent shrimp for beginners. Yellow Fire Shrimp have a uniform yellow body coloration with a vibrant dark yellow strip along the back.

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Orange Rili Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi)

Orange Rili Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi)

$29.99 – $54.99

The Orange Rili Shrimp is a selectively bred form of Neocaridina dwarf freshwater shrimp displaying vivid orange on the head and tail with a pure white abdomen. Hardy, colorful, and peaceful towards tankmates, these shrimp will do well in most small to medium community aquariums and under good conditions will breed regularly. An omnivore and scavenger, they will accept most sinking foods but should be offered a varied diet high in algae and vegetable matter to ensure proper development and optimal coloration. Our Orange Rili Shrimp are high grade specimens tank bred in Taiwan.

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Crystal Red Shrimp (Caridina cf. cantonensis) Grade S

Crystal Red Shrimp (Caridina cf. cantonensis) Grade S

$49.99 – $89.99

Crystal Red Shrimp are a selectively bred form of Caridina which supposedly originated in Japan some years ago. They are enormously popular due to their striking solid red and white coloration and can be a bit more delicate than some of the more common Neocaridina species, so are best kept by hobbyists with some experience keeping shrimp already. Crystal Red Shrimp prefer soft, lower pH water and do best at slightly lower temperatures. Breeders and serious hobbyist utilize a grading system for these shrimp, with higher grade specimens having a more solid white base coloration with specific shapes and patterns for the red bands. Our S and SS grade shrimp are selectively bred to these standards yet still have vivid bands of deep red on them.

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Red Fire Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi)

Red Fire Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi)

$29.99 – $54.99

The Red Fire Shrimp is a selectively bred form of Neocaridina shrimp very similar to the popular and common Red Cherry Shrimp. Like the Red Cherries, they are remarkably hardy and adaptable, excellent shrimp for beginners. Red Fire Shrimp have a uniform deep red body coloration.

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Blue Rili Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi)

Blue Rili Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi)

$44.99 – $79.99

The Blue Rili Shrimp is a selectively bred form of Neocaridina dwarf freshwater shrimp displaying dark blue on the head and tail with clear patches in the abdomen. Hardy, colorful, and peaceful towards tankmates, these shrimp will do well in most small to medium community aquariums and under good conditions will breed regularly. An omnivore and scavenger, they will accept most sinking foods but should be offered a varied diet high in algae and vegetable matter to ensure proper development and optimal coloration. Our Blue Rili Shrimp are high grade specimens tank bred in Taiwan.

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Tahitian Prawn (Macrobrachium lar)Tahitian Prawn (Macrobrachium lar)

Tahitian Prawn (Macrobrachium cf. lar)

$69.99

The Tahitian Prawn (Macrobrachium cf. lar) is a freshwater shrimp native to the Indo-West Pacific. They are a unique aquarium addition, as they are an uncommon invertebrate in the freshwater hobby. They most often spend their larval stage in brackish or salty water, but are freshwater species as adults. Growing 7 inches long or larger, these shrimp will do best in tanks of 20 gallons or more. Make sure to research your tankmates, as Tahitian Prawns are likely to prey on smaller fish or fight with similar invertebrate tankmates!

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Red Cherry Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi)Notify Me

Red Cherry Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi)

$19.99 – $36.99

The Red Cherry Shrimp is a selectively bred form of Neocaridina shrimp and among the most popular freshwater dwarf shrimp in the aquarium hobby. Hardy, colorful, and peaceful towards tankmates, these shrimp will do well in most small to medium community aquariums and under good conditions will breed regularly. Red Cherry shrimp are ideal for beginning hobbyists and will tolerate a fairly wide variety of temperatures and water conditions. An omnivore and scavenger, they will accept most sinking foods but should be offered a varied diet high in algae and vegetable matter to ensure proper development and optimal coloration. Our Red Cherry Shrimp are high grade specimens showing uniform red from carefully selected suppliers in Thailand and Taiwan.

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Red Rili Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi)Notify Me

Red Rili Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi)

$24.99 – $44.99

The Red Rili Shrimp is a selectively bred form of Neocaridina shrimp.  It is a very popular form of shrimp in the hobby. They are remarkably hardy and adaptable, excellent shrimp for beginners. Red Rili Shrimp have a translucent body with red markings.

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Amano Shrimp (Caridina multidentata)Notify Me

Amano Shrimp (Caridina multidentata)

$24.99 – $44.99

One of the most popular fish or invertebrates used for algae control in aquariums, the Amano, Algae Eating, or Japonica Shrimp is found throughout fresh and brackish waters in Japan and Taiwan, where they are found in large aggregations and feed primarily on filamentous algae and biofilm. Their most widespread common name, the Amano Shrimp, comes from legendary planted aquarium and aquascaping pioneer Takashi Amano who helped popularize their use as algae control in aquariums. Peaceful, hardy, and adaptable to a wide range of water conditions, this species will thrive in nearly any peaceful community aquarium and is tolerant of lower temperatures as well. Best kept in groups of 5 or more, this shrimp will readily consume a variety of nuisance algae types and is especially useful for cleaning algae off the leaves of aquatic plants.

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Bamboo Shrimp (Atyopsis moluccensis)Notify Me

Bamboo Shrimp (Atyopsis moluccensis)

$7.49 – $11.99

An large growing and unique freshwater shrimp found throughout Southern Thailand and Peninsular Malaysia, the Bamboo, Rock, or Waterfall Shrimp tends to be found in rocky, fast-moving streams where they use their specialized fan-like front arms to filter out particulate foods from the water. In the wild they are a common but cryptic species and can be fairly shy at first in the aquarium as well. They require clean water, regular feeding of small foods like frozen brine or very small granules, and plenty of cover in the form of driftwood, rockwork, or live plants to thrive. Due to their size, they are not generally at risk with peaceful fish tankmates and are generally compatible with a wide variety of invertebrate tankmates as well. In the wild, they are usually found in groups so while a single shrimp will usually do fine on its own they may benefit from being kept in groups.

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Orange Shrimp (Caridina cf. propinqua)Notify Me

Orange Shrimp (Caridina sp.)

$27.49 – $49.99

The Orange Shrimp is both hardy and vibrantly colored – an excellent choice for those just starting with freshwater shrimp. Like most freshwater shrimp, it is a peaceful, social species best kept in groups and will feed readily on most sinking foods. Although they are an adaptable species, they will do best in slightly soft water and with plenty of cover.

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Taiwan Purple Crystal Shrimp (Potamalpheops sp.)

$5.99

The Taiwan Purple Crystal Shrimp is a beautifully marked wild strain of Potamalpheops found in shallow streams and creeks in Southeastern Taiwan. Rarely seen in the hobby, this dwarf shrimp features distinctive purple banding with vivid green behind the head. A hardy and adaptable species, they will do well in a variety of conditions and will tolerate lower temperatures as they are found in subtropical waters that undergo seasonal temperature fluctuations.

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White Snowball Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi)Notify Me

White Snowball Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi)

$22.99 – $42.99

The White Snowball or Snow White Shrimp is a selectively bred form of Neocaridina freshwater shrimp developed for its uniform, high contrast white coloration. Like most related species and variants, it is hardy and undemanding in the aquarium, and will do well with other Neocaridina tankmates although fish should be chosen with caution. An omnivore by nature, they will do best with a diet high in vegetable matter or algae and with ample cover in the aquarium in the form of plants or hardscape.

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Red Claw River Shrimp (Macrobrachium assamense 'Red Claw')Notify Me

Red Claw River Shrimp (Macrobrachium assamense ‘Red Claw’)

$19.99

The Red Claw River Shrimp (Macrobrachium assamense ‘Red Claw’) are a unique and relatively rare species in the aquarium trade. Growing up to 6 inches long, they are significantly larger than many of the dwarf shrimp species popular in the hobby! They are recognizable by their transparent, brown, or blue-tinted bodies with impressive large red claws. Please keep in mind that they are a semi-aggressive species and may feed or fight with smaller invertebrates and fish.

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Brown Choco Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi)Notify Me

Brown Choco Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi)

$24.99 – $44.99

The Brown Choco or Chocolate Shrimp is a selectively bred form of Neocaridina freshwater shrimp developed for its uniform, unique dark brown coloration. Like most related species and variants, it is hardy and undemanding in the aquarium, and will do well with other Neocaridina tankmates although fish should be chosen with caution. An omnivore by nature, they will do best with a diet high in vegetable matter or algae and with ample cover in the aquarium in the form of plants or hardscape.

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Crystal Black Shrimp (Caridina cf. cantonensis)Notify Me

Crystal Black Shrimp (Caridina cf. cantonensis)

$49.99 – $89.99

Crystal Black Shrimp are a selectively bred form of Caridina which have been developed from wild specimens showing subtle black and white coloration. They are enormously popular due to their striking, high contrast coloration and can be a bit more delicate than some of the more common Neocaridina species, so are best kept by hobbyists with some experience keeping shrimp already. Crystal Black Shrimp prefer soft, lower pH water and do best at slightly lower temperatures. These shrimp are sensitive to water quality so regular water changes and adequate filtration are important to keep them healthy and thriving.

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Green Babaulti Shrimp (Caridina babaulti ’green’)Notify Me

Green Babaulti Shrimp (Caridina babaulti ’green’)

$34.99 – $64.99

The Green Babaulti Shrimp is a uniquely patterned wild form of dwarf shrimp found in freshwater habitats throughout Southwestern India. Like most related species and variants, it is relatively hardy and undemanding in the aquarium, but will do best with the addition of some aquarium salt or light brackish conditions. An omnivore and voracious algae grazer by nature, they prefer with a diet high in vegetable matter or algae and with ample cover in the aquarium in the form of plants or hardscape.

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Black Tiger Bee Shrimp (Caridina cf. cantonensis)Notify Me

Black Tiger Bee Shrimp (Caridina cf. cantonensis)

$64.99 – $119.99

The Black Tiger Bee Shrimp is a selectively bred form of Caridina which have been developed from wild specimens showing subtle black and white coloration. They are enormously popular due to their striking, high contrast coloration and can be a bit more delicate than some of the more common Neocaridina species, so are best kept by hobbyists with some experience keeping shrimp already. Like most Caridina species, Black Tiger Bee Shrimp prefer soft, lower pH water and do best at slightly lower temperatures. These shrimp are sensitive to water quality so regular water changes and adequate filtration are important to keep them healthy and thriving.

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Black King Kong Shrimp (Caridina cf. cantonensis)Notify Me

Black King Kong Shrimp (Caridina cf. cantonensis)

$59.99 – $109.99

The Black Tiger Bee Shrimp is a selectively bred form of Caridina which have been developed from wild specimens showing subtle black and white coloration. They are enormously popular due to their striking, high contrast coloration and can be a bit more delicate than some of the more common Neocaridina species, so are best kept by hobbyists with some experience keeping shrimp already. Like most Caridina species, Black Tiger Bee Shrimp prefer soft, lower pH water and do best at slightly lower temperatures. These shrimp are sensitive to water quality so regular water changes and adequate filtration are important to keep them healthy and thriving.

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