Shrimp-Sakura Red

🦐 Species Overview

• Common name: Sakura Red Shrimp

• Scientific name: Neocaridina davidi (Sakura strain)

• Origin: Taiwan (selectively bred from wild Neocaridina species)

• Adult size: 2–3 cm (0.8–1.2")

• Lifespan: 1–2 years

🌈 Appearance

• Vivid red coloration, intensity varies by grade (some marketed as “Cherry,” “Sakura,” or “Fire Red”).

• Body is translucent when juvenile, deepens to solid red with maturity.

• Females are typically larger and more brightly colored than males.

🏞 Tank Requirements

• Tank size: Minimum 10–20L for a small colony.

• Water parameters:

  • Temperature: 20–26 °C

  • pH: 6.5–8.0

  • GH: 4–8

  • KH: 0–4

• Aquascape: Heavily planted tanks, moss, hiding spots, and smooth substrates help shrimp molt safely.

🍽 Diet

• Omnivorous: algae, biofilm, and detritus.

• Accepts sinking shrimp pellets, blanched vegetables, and occasional protein supplements.

• Feed sparingly to avoid water quality issues.

👫 Behavior & Compatibility

• Peaceful and ideal for community shrimp tanks.

• Best kept in groups of 10+ for activity and breeding stimulation.

• Avoid aggressive or predatory fish; small rasboras, otocinclus, or pygmy corydoras are suitable tank mates.

• Can coexist with larger fish if plenty of hiding spaces are provided.

🐣 Breeding

• Extremely easy to breed in freshwater.

• Females carry eggs under the abdomen (saddle visible in juveniles/females).

• Fry feed on biofilm, algae, and fine powdered foods.

• Rapid breeding means a single pair can quickly establish a colony.