x10 Bloody Mary Shrimp - Medium Grade

Neocaridina Davidi var. Bloody Mary

Care: Easy
Temperature Range: 18 C - 28 C
pH: 7.0 – 8.0
TDS: 200-300 ppm
GH: 4-8 dGH
KH: 3-15 dKH
Life Span: 1.5 -2.5 years
Size: 1cm - 2cm
Diet: Omnivore
Habitat: Freshwater, Fully Aquatic
Breeding: Easy

Our Water Parameters:

Temperature Range: 22 C (winter) - 24 C (summer)
pH: 7.4
TDS: 250
GH: 7
KH: 4
Tank Raised

The Bloody Mary shrimp is a Neocaridina Davidi variety which is characterized by its extremely intense red coloration and they are not as common as the red cherries. Their strikingly red colouration appears to be due to the fact that unlike in regular red cherries, it's not their exoskeleton that contains their color. Instead, their exoskeleton is clear, and it's their flesh that is red.

These shrimp are very active as they scavenge the tank, cleaning up waste. They love to feed off of naturally occurring biofilm and algae, especially in a planted tank. For this reason, they can be quite low maintenance; in fact, they can even help you keep your tank clean! They can withstand a pretty wide range of water parameters and they are not an aggressive species making them excellent for pairing with other shrimp species. This, combined with their versatility, makes them a good option as tank companions. Bloody Mary shrimp are easy to breed, making them a good choice for beginners to the freshwater shrimp keeping and breeding hobby.

The Bloody Mary are a result of selective breeding of the Red Cherry Shrimp. Sexing these shrimp can be somewhat difficult until they begin to mature. Females have slightly larger tails and display a “saddle” formation on the upper body, behind the head, where eggs are stored before fertilization. When female shrimp are “berried”, or have eggs ready for fertilization, the saddle shape will appear more prominent. Once the shrimp are fully grown the males will be smaller than the females.

As long as the shrimp are acclimated properly to your chosen parameters and are not subjected to extreme changes in temperature or acidity, they will adapt well to your tank. They will tolerate soft or hard water. The ideal water parameters are 18 C to 28 C  with 7 to 8 pH. However, as mentioned, you may keep them outside of these parameters as long as the shrimp are protected from extreme or frequent fluctuations.

Any number of Bloody Mary shrimp is a great addition to any aquarium, whether it is long-established or just at its early stages. These shrimps are easy to care for and make a great match with many other species of fish and shrimp. If you want to enjoy a beautiful shrimp that will proliferate readily and help with your tank maintenance, the Bloody Mary is a great choice.

What We Like About This Species:

• Perfect for beginners
• Easy to keep and breed.
• Colour that really pops especially in a planted aquarium.
  

Currently Being Fed: Shrimp King Complete and Shrimp King Mineral

Package Includes:

• x10 Bloody Mary shrimp - Medium Grade
  

* Do not forget to drip acclimate before you introduce them to your aquarium.