Neocaridina Shrimp: Tiny Titans of the Tank - A Vibrant Guide to Breeding, Keeping & Mastering Neocaridina Shrimp Species

By DUDE LARRY

Neocaridina shrimp, often known in the aquarium hobby by their most famous representative - the Cherry Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi) - are freshwater dwarf shrimp native to East and Southeast Asia, with Taiwan being a key geographic hotspot for many wild populations.
1. Geographic Distribution
Taiwan is considered the epicenter for wild Neocaridina davidi shrimp. These shrimp were first collected from natural freshwater streams across the island, particularly in the Taipei and New Taipei regions.

Other species in the Neocaridina genus are distributed across China, Vietnam, Japan, and other Southeast Asian countries. However, Taiwan remains the most referenced point of origin for the globally popular ornamental types.

2. Natural Habitat Characteristics
In the wild, Neocaridina shrimp inhabit clean, slow-moving streams, ponds, and small rivers, particularly:
Clear, shallow waters

Gravel or sandy substrates

Dense aquatic vegetation and rocks for hiding and grazing

Moderate water flow and oxygenation

These environments provide:
Biofilm and algae for feeding

Hiding spots for juveniles and molting adults

Stable temperature and water chemistry (though they tolerate fluctuations better than many other shrimp)

3. Climate and Environmental Adaptability
Taiwan and other Asian locations offer a subtropical to tropical climate, with water temperatures ranging from 18 C to 28 C (64 F to 82 F) - ideal for Neocaridina shrimp.

This range of temperature tolerance, coupled with their adaptability to different water hardness and pH levels, contributes to their success in both wild and captive environments.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FHG6NNJC
• ISBN13: 9798292054719
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"