{"product_id":"red-rili-neocaridina-shrimp-tank-bred-in-texas-peaceful-algae-biofilm-grazer-juveniles-subadults","title":"Red Rili Neocaridina Shrimp – Tank-Bred in Texas | Peaceful Algae \u0026 Biofilm Grazer, Juveniles\/Subadults","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Rili Neocaridina Shrimp are peaceful, active, and colorful freshwater shrimp known for their bright red markings and clear or translucent body sections. Their red-and-clear pattern, small size, and constant grazing behavior make them a great choice for planted tanks, nano aquariums, shrimp colonies, and peaceful community setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese shrimp are \u003cstrong\u003etank-bred in Texas\u003c\/strong\u003e, making them a stronger and better-acclimated option compared with many imported shrimp. They spend much of their day grazing on soft algae, biofilm, plant leaves, moss, driftwood, rocks, and aquarium surfaces. They are also excellent cleanup crew animals for lightly eating leftover food and natural growth in a mature aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shrimp currently available are juveniles\/subadults. Adult Red Rili Neocaridina Shrimp typically reach about \u003cstrong\u003e1 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e when fully grown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Rili Shrimp, Red Rili Neocaridina Shrimp\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eNeocaridina davidi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 1 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Sale Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juveniles\/Subadults\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e All levels, mostly surfaces and bottom areas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore, algae grazer, biofilm grazer, and scavenger\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Often 1–2 years with good care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Tank Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Rili Neocaridina Shrimp do best in a mature, fully cycled aquarium with stable water, live plants, moss, driftwood, leaf litter, and plenty of surfaces for biofilm growth. They are peaceful and can be kept in shrimp-only tanks or with small, calm community fish that will not harass or eat them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 gallons recommended\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroup Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best kept in groups of 10 or more\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 68–78°F\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.8–8.0\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sand, planted tank substrate, or smooth gravel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTankmates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful nano fish, small rasboras, endlers, guppies, corydoras, snails, and other peaceful shrimp-safe tankmates. Avoid \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants, moss, floating plants, driftwood, and leaf litter are strongly recommended because they provide grazing surfaces, hiding places, and natural biofilm. Sponge filters or covered filter intakes are recommended to protect baby shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"83\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"83\"\u003eTankmates to Avoid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"275\"\u003eAvoid keeping Red Rili Neocaridina Shrimp with aggressive, predatory, or fin-nipping fish. Many larger or more aggressive fish may chase, stress, injure, or eat adult shrimp and baby shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"304\"\u003eTankmates to avoid include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"513\"\u003eBetta fish with aggressive personalities\u003cbr data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"349\"\u003eCichlids\u003cbr data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"360\"\u003eAngelfish\u003cbr data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"372\"\u003eGoldfish\u003cbr data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"383\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eLarge gouramis\u003cbr data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"400\"\u003eBarbs\u003cbr data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"408\"\u003eLarge tetras\u003cbr data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"423\"\u003ePuffers\u003cbr data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"433\"\u003eLoaches\u003cbr data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"443\"\u003eArowanas\u003cbr data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"454\"\u003eOscars\u003cbr data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"463\"\u003eAny fish large enough to fit shrimp in its mouth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Rili Neocaridina Shrimp are excellent algae and biofilm grazers, but they should still be fed directly in clean aquariums. They enjoy a varied diet of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShrimp pellets, algae wafers, biofilm, blanched zucchini, spinach, nettle, green beans, Indian almond leaves, shrimp minerals, powdered baby shrimp food, Repashy, and occasional high-quality sinking foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey will graze on soft algae, biofilm, plant leaves, driftwood, glass, and leftover food, but they are not a replacement for regular feeding or tank maintenance. A balanced diet helps improve color, breeding, molting, and long-term colony health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose These Shrimp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese Red Rili Neocaridina Shrimp are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTank-bred in Texas\u003cbr\u003ePeaceful and community-friendly\u003cbr\u003eGreat for planted and nano tanks\u003cbr\u003eAttractive red-and-clear rili pattern\u003cbr\u003eExcellent algae and biofilm grazers\u003cbr\u003eEasy to care for\u003cbr\u003eGood beginner shrimp\u003cbr\u003eActive cleanup crew animals\u003cbr\u003eGreat for starting a breeding colony\u003cbr\u003eRaised locally and acclimated to aquarium conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Rili Neocaridina Shrimp are hardy, but they still need stable water conditions. Avoid sudden changes in temperature, pH, or hardness. Copper-based medications can be harmful or deadly to shrimp, so always check treatments before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey may breed readily in stable aquariums with good food, hiding spaces, and shrimp-safe tankmates. Baby shrimp are very small, so dense plants, moss, and sponge filters help improve survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive arrival guarantee. Please acclimate slowly and place them into a fully cycled aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"River Roots Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48748897698048,"sku":null,"price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/riverrootsaquatic.com\/products\/red-rili-neocaridina-shrimp-tank-bred-in-texas-peaceful-algae-biofilm-grazer-juveniles-subadults","provider":"River Roots Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}