Shrimp-Blue Diamond

Description

Blue Diamond Shrimp are a stunning freshwater dwarf shrimp variety renowned for their rich, deep sapphire-blue to cobalt coloration. High-quality specimens display an almost solid blue body with excellent colour coverage, making them a standout addition to planted and aquascaped aquariums.

Hardy, peaceful, and easy to care for, Blue Diamond Shrimp are suitable for both beginners and experienced aquarists. They spend much of their day grazing on algae and biofilm, helping to maintain a clean aquarium while adding vibrant colour and constant activity.

Care Information

• Scientific Name: Neocaridina davidi
• Common Name: Blue Diamond Shrimp
• Origin: Selectively bred colour morph
• Difficulty: Easy
• Adult Size: 2.5–3 cm
• Lifespan: 1–2 years

Water Parameters

• Temperature: 20–26°C
• pH: 6.8–7.8
• GH: 6–8 dGH
• KH: 2–6 dKH
• TDS: 180–250 ppm

Tank Requirements

• Minimum Tank Size: 20 litres
• Mature aquarium with stable water parameters.
• Plenty of live plants, mosses, driftwood, and hiding places.
• Shrimp-safe filtration, such as a sponge filter, is recommended.
• Dark substrates help their rich blue colour stand out beautifully.

Diet

Blue Diamond Shrimp are omnivores and should be fed a varied diet including:

• High-quality shrimp pellets
• Algae wafers
• Blanched vegetables (spinach, zucchini, cucumber)
• Indian Almond Leaves
• Occasional protein-rich foods

They also spend the day grazing on algae and biofilm naturally found throughout the aquarium.

Temperament

• Peaceful and social
• Best kept in colonies of 10 or more
• Compatible with other peaceful shrimp and small nano fish
• Avoid housing with large or predatory fish

Breeding

Blue Diamond Shrimp breed readily in freshwater aquariums when kept in stable conditions. Females carry 20–40 eggs beneath their abdomen for approximately 3–4 weeks before releasing fully formed miniature shrimp. Selective breeding helps maintain the deep blue colouration within the colony.

Why You'll Love Blue Diamond Shrimp

✔ Rich, deep sapphire-blue colouration
✔ Excellent algae and biofilm grazers
✔ Perfect for planted and aquascaped aquariums
✔ Peaceful, hardy, and beginner-friendly
✔ Easy to breed in freshwater
✔ Adds vibrant colour and constant activity to any aquarium