The livestock that is sold on our online site is not held in store at our Birchwood Aquatic Centre shop. Species sold at the Birchwood Aquatic Centre physical store may differ from ones available to order to your door.
Cherry Red Shrimp Neocaridina Davidi 2cm
Image for illustration purposes only. Exact colours, patterns, and size may vary between individuals.
Delivered alive, guaranteed
Live fish delivery is £20 per order, delivered Thursday, Friday or Saturday, arriving before 1:00pm on the day you choose at checkout. Packed by aquatic specialists and shipped overnight with a dedicated livestock courier, every fish is covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee with automatic refunds. See How Live Fish Delivery Works for full details.
When will my fish arrive?
| Order placed | Delivery day |
|---|---|
| Up to Monday 11:00am | Thursday (that week) |
| Monday after 11:00am – Tuesday 11:00am | Friday (that week) |
| Tuesday after 11:00am – Wednesday 11:00am | Saturday (that week) |
| Wednesday after 11:00am – Sunday (any time) | Thursday (following week) |
Overview
The Cherry Red Shrimp is the original and most popular colour form of Neocaridina davidi, a small, hardy dwarf shrimp in shades from translucent red to solid cherry. It grazes constantly over plants, moss and glass and breeds freely in freshwater. Derived from Taiwanese wild stock, it suits nano tanks, planted aquascapes and gentle communities.
- Adult Size: Around 2.5 cm (1 in); females larger and redder
- Lifespan: 1–2 years
Origin
- Native to: Captive-bred form; wild species from Taiwan and southern China
- Habitat: Clear, slow streams and ponds with dense plants
Feeding
- Diet: Omnivorous grazer
- Preferred Foods: Biofilm, algae, shrimp pellets, algae wafers, blanched courgette, spinach
- Feeding Habits: Small portions a few times weekly; remove leftovers
Tank Mates
- Best with: Its own kind, Otocinclus, small rasboras, pygmy Corydoras, snails
- Avoid: Bettas, gouramis, cichlids, loaches, any fish large enough to eat them
Aggression & Behaviour
- Temperament: Completely peaceful
- Territoriality: None; thrives in colonies
Experience Level
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Challenges: Sensitive to copper and ammonia; needs a cycled, stable tank
Water Parameters
- Water Type: Freshwater, moderately hard, neutral to alkaline
- Temperature: 18–26°C (64–79°F)
- pH: 6.5–8.0
- Hardness: 6–12 dGH
- Flow: Slow
- Tank Size: Minimum 20 litres for a starter colony of ten
Final Notes
Start with ten or more; females carry eggs for about a month and release fully formed miniature shrimp, so a colony grows fast in a tank with moss and cover. Keep reds away from other Neocaridina colours or the offspring turn wild brown. Avoid copper-based treatments and check fertiliser labels. Stable water matters more than exact numbers, and colour deepens on a dark substrate. A cheap, hardy and endlessly rewarding shrimp.
Please Note
The livestock that is sold on our online site is not held in store at our Birchwood Aquatic Centre shop. Species sold at the Birchwood Aquatic Centre physical store may differ from ones available to order to your door.
Frequently Asked Questions
In insulated boxes designed for live transport, packed by aquatic specialists,
overnight with a licensed live-animal courier, arriving before 1pm.
It is covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee.
Photograph it within 4 hours of delivery, email info@birchwoodaquaticcentre.co.uk with your order number, and the refund is processed automatically. The cover continues for 7 days after arrival.
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. You pick your day at checkout; please choose a day someone is home.
Yes. One basket, one checkout; the fish arrive with the specialist courier and the rest of your order ships as normal.
We can deliver to UK mainland only for live fish.
Follow the five-minute acclimatisation steps in our When Your Fish Arrive guide: float the bags, add tank water gradually, net the fish in, lights low, feed tomorrow.