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Its wild ancestor comes from clear hill streams in southern China, so it prefers soft, slightly acidic water. 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They interbreed with crystal and bee shrimp, so keep lines separate. Breeding is easy with no larval stage. Keep copper medicines away, add moss and leaf litter, and a settled group will breed steadily and look dramatic against pale sand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SimsTF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64680681996665,"sku":"STF-SHRIMP-BLK-TIGER","price":4.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/3124\/4153\/files\/STF-SHRIMP-BLK-TIGER.png?v=1790097220"},{"product_id":"jade-green-shrimp-neocaridina-2cm-pack-of-6","title":"Jade Green Shrimp Neocaridina 2cm","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Jade Green Shrimp is a selectively bred colour form of Neocaridina davidi, the same hardy species as the Cherry Shrimp, with a deep, translucent green body. Its wild ancestors come from streams in Taiwan and southern China. 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Never dose copper-based medications or fertilisers. Females carry eggs under the tail for around 30 days and release fully formed miniature shrimp, so a colony builds quickly with moss and hiding places. Mixing with other Neocaridina colours will dilute the green over generations. 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They hide for days after moulting and are very sensitive to copper medications. Breeding is impractical because larvae need brackish water. 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