Ultra Yellow Cherry Shrimp

About the Ultra Yellow Cherry Shrimp

The Ultra Yellow Cherry Shrimp is a premium high-grade variety of Neocaridina davidi, prized for its intense, solid canary-yellow colouration. Unlike standard Yellow Cherry Shrimp, Ultra Yellow specimens exhibit a rich, opaque yellow body from head to tail with minimal translucency, making them one of the brightest and most eye-catching freshwater shrimp available.

Perfect for planted aquariums and aquascapes, Ultra Yellow Cherry Shrimp create a stunning contrast against dark substrates, lush green plants, driftwood, and natural hardscape. These peaceful shrimp are constantly active, grazing on algae, biofilm, and organic matter while helping to maintain a clean and healthy aquarium.

Ultra Yellow Cherry Shrimp thrive in mature aquariums with mosses, fine-leaved plants, botanicals, driftwood, and plenty of hiding places. A stable, fully cycled aquarium rich in natural biofilm is essential for healthy moulting and successful breeding. They are excellent companions for peaceful nano fish including Ember Tetras, Chili Rasboras, Celestial Pearl Danios, Pygmy Corydoras, Otocinclus, Medaka, and Blue-eye Rainbowfish.

A varied diet of premium shrimp pellets, algae wafers, spirulina, Indian Almond Leaves, mulberry leaves, blanched spinach, zucchini, and occasional protein-rich foods such as baby brine shrimp will promote vibrant colouration, healthy moulting, and successful breeding.

Hardy, brilliantly coloured, and easy to care for, the Ultra Yellow Cherry Shrimp is an outstanding addition to shrimp colonies, planted aquariums, and freshwater aquascapes.

Quick Care Guide

Scientific Name

Neocaridina davidi

Common Name

Ultra Yellow Cherry Shrimp

Origin

Captive-bred colour variety of a species native to Taiwan

Adult Size

2.5–3 cm

Temperament

Peaceful

Diet

Omnivore

Minimum Tank Size

20 Litres

Temperature

20–26°C

pH

6.5–7.8

Water Hardness

6–12 dGH

Difficulty

Beginner

Lifespan

1.5–2 Years

Suitable For

Shrimp aquariums, planted tanks, nano aquariums, and peaceful community aquariums

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Ultra Yellow and Yellow Cherry Shrimp?

Ultra Yellow Cherry Shrimp are selectively bred for a deeper, more solid, and opaque yellow colour, while standard Yellow Cherry Shrimp often display lighter or more translucent yellow tones.

Are Ultra Yellow Cherry Shrimp good for beginners?

Yes. Like other Neocaridina shrimp, they are hardy, adaptable, and an excellent choice for beginner shrimp keepers.

What do Ultra Yellow Cherry Shrimp eat?

They feed on biofilm, algae, premium shrimp pellets, algae wafers, spirulina, Indian Almond Leaves, mulberry leaves, blanched vegetables, and occasional protein-rich foods.

Can Ultra Yellow Cherry Shrimp live with fish?

Yes. They do well with peaceful nano fish such as Ember Tetras, Rasboras, Pygmy Corydoras, Otocinclus, Medaka, and Blue-eye Rainbowfish. Avoid larger or predatory fish that may prey on shrimp.

Do Ultra Yellow Cherry Shrimp breed easily?

Yes. They breed readily in freshwater aquariums with stable water conditions. Females carry eggs beneath their abdomen for approximately 3–4 weeks before fully formed juvenile shrimp hatch.

Common Mistakes

Mixing colour varieties

Ultra Yellow Cherry Shrimp will interbreed with other Neocaridina davidi colour morphs. Over time, this often produces wild-type brown offspring and reduces the purity of the yellow colour line.

Adding them to immature aquariums

Always introduce shrimp to a mature, fully cycled aquarium with abundant natural biofilm.

Sudden water parameter changes

Rapid changes in pH, temperature, or hardness can cause stress and moulting issues. Slow acclimation is essential.

Not providing enough hiding places

Mosses, shrimp caves, driftwood, and dense planting provide shelter during moulting and improve juvenile survival.

Overfeeding

Feed sparingly and allow shrimp to graze naturally between meals. Excess food can quickly reduce water quality.