{"product_id":"red-cherry-shrimp","title":"Red 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=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout Red Cherry Shrimp\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Cherry Shrimp are one of the most popular \u003cstrong\u003efreshwater aquarium shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e, prized for their bright red colouration, peaceful nature and excellent algae-grazing abilities. They are a great choice for planted aquariums and nano tanks, where their small size and active behaviour make them fascinating to watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey spend much of their time grazing on \u003cstrong\u003ealgae, biofilm and leftover food\u003c\/strong\u003e across plants, rocks, driftwood and other surfaces. Providing plenty of mature biofilm and hiding places will help them thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Cherry Shrimp are relatively easy to care for and breed readily in established aquariums. Females are generally larger and more intensely coloured than males and will carry eggs beneath their abdomen when breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are peaceful, but their small size means they should be kept with \u003cstrong\u003ecompatible tank mates\u003c\/strong\u003e. Many fish will eat baby shrimp, so a dedicated shrimp aquarium or heavily planted community tank is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eNeocaridina davidi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Cherry Shrimp\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atyidae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater Shrimp \/ Invertebrate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2–3 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 L+\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 18–26°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6.5–8.0\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore \/ Algae Grazer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Levels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater Species\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Readily Breeds in Aquariums\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted, nano and shrimp aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Red Cherry Shrimp easy to keep?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Red Cherry Shrimp are considered one of the \u003cstrong\u003eeasier freshwater shrimp species\u003c\/strong\u003e and are suitable for beginners when kept in a stable, established aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Red Cherry Shrimp eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey naturally graze on \u003cstrong\u003ebiofilm, algae and organic matter\u003c\/strong\u003e. They can also be fed specialised shrimp foods, algae wafers and small amounts of blanched vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo Red Cherry Shrimp breed easily?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Once established, they can \u003cstrong\u003ebreed readily in freshwater aquariums\u003c\/strong\u003e. Females carry eggs until they hatch into miniature versions of the adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Red Cherry Shrimp live with fish?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, but tank mates should be chosen carefully. \u003cstrong\u003eSmall peaceful fish are generally safer\u003c\/strong\u003e, while larger or predatory fish may eat both adult and baby shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many Red Cherry Shrimp should I keep?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are social and do well in groups. Starting with \u003cstrong\u003e10 or more shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e gives them a good opportunity to establish a colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo Red Cherry Shrimp need live plants?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey don't strictly require live plants, but heavily planted aquariums are highly beneficial. Plants provide \u003cstrong\u003egrazing surfaces, shelter and protection for baby shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdding shrimp to an immature aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEstablished aquariums provide valuable biofilm and more stable water conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping them with predatory fish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBaby shrimp are particularly vulnerable to being eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverfeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShrimp need surprisingly little food when plenty of natural biofilm is available. 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