{"product_id":"chocolate-cherry-shrimp","title":"Chocolate Cherry Shrimp","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"height: 94.3636px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5909px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5909px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5909px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5909px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5909px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5909px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5909px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5909px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5909px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5909px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 35.5909px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 35.5909px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout the Chocolate Shrimp\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eChocolate Shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e is a selectively bred colour variety of \u003cem\u003eNeocaridina davidi\u003c\/em\u003e, prized for its rich \u003cstrong\u003echocolate-brown to deep espresso colouration\u003c\/strong\u003e. High-quality specimens can display an impressive, solid and opaque brown colour that contrasts beautifully against green plants and lighter substrates. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChocolate Shrimp are an excellent choice for both beginner and experienced shrimp keepers. Like other \u003cem\u003eNeocaridina\u003c\/em\u003e, they are relatively hardy when provided with \u003cstrong\u003estable, mature aquarium conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e and are constantly active, grazing on biofilm, algae and organic matter throughout the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA planted aquarium with moss, driftwood, rocks and plenty of natural grazing surfaces is ideal. A gentle sponge filter is particularly well suited to shrimp aquariums as it provides filtration while helping protect tiny shrimplets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChocolate Shrimp are also \u003cstrong\u003eprolific breeders\u003c\/strong\u003e. Once established, a healthy colony can reproduce readily, with females carrying eggs beneath their abdomen before releasing fully formed miniature shrimp. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor maintaining a strong chocolate colour line, avoid mixing them with other \u003cem\u003eNeocaridina\u003c\/em\u003e colour varieties, as interbreeding can produce less predictable and increasingly wild-type offspring. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eNeocaridina davidi\u003c\/em\u003e “Chocolate”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chocolate Shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atyidae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater Dwarf Shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2.5–4 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 L+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–26°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–7.8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–10 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–6 dKH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTDS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 150–300 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore \/ Algae Grazer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottom \/ All levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Captive-bred colour variety of \u003cem\u003eNeocaridina davidi\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Chocolate Shrimp easy to keep?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are one of the more beginner-friendly freshwater shrimp varieties and are generally hardy when water parameters remain stable. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big do Chocolate Shrimp get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdult Chocolate Shrimp generally reach around \u003cstrong\u003e2.5–4 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, with females often being larger than males.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Chocolate Shrimp eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey naturally graze on \u003cstrong\u003ebiofilm, algae and organic matter\u003c\/strong\u003e. Supplement their diet with quality shrimp foods, algae-based foods and occasional blanched vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Chocolate Shrimp live with fish?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, but choose tank mates carefully. Small, peaceful fish are preferable. Most fish will opportunistically eat \u003cstrong\u003eshrimplets\u003c\/strong\u003e, so a shrimp-only aquarium will provide the highest survival rate for young shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Chocolate Shrimp breed in a community aquarium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They breed readily under suitable conditions. Dense moss and plants provide valuable cover for newborn shrimplets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep Chocolate Shrimp with Cherry or Blue Dream Shrimp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can physically be kept together, but \u003cstrong\u003emixing different Neocaridina colour lines is not recommended if you want to maintain a consistent colour strain\u003c\/strong\u003e. Offspring can become increasingly unpredictable and may revert toward wild-type colouration. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Adding shrimp to an uncycled aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Allowing sudden changes in temperature or water chemistry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Keeping them with large or predatory fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Overfeeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Using copper-containing medications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Mixing multiple Neocaridina colour strains when maintaining pure colour is important\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"1","offer_id":49326565884043,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10","offer_id":49326565916811,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/weB3LzLdUQ_HFYq04l-Cyl1L5nLrQCSDHCQBFnKxlX0acRpPSyaxN8-09LMSNpk0TbEEGu2b8GbXSKH_2GiwIJ-6IYWmbeP4yWRiGs37J6yvnHa9SG0hQya73kCpzg7KhdLpP39x8F0TYzjLVjiRWZAaOHNAkfGq3G_FhFxG_PvG9HZ_y7fgDIZ_bb5370d0-a6b8-44c0-9452-c59342e5ee66.jpg?v=1788851288","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/chocolate-cherry-shrimp","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}