Dream Blue Velvet Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi), BREDBY: Aquatic Arts

Breeding shrimp is also a great way to help support your hobby. Neocaridina shrimp reproduce quickly, and the fry grow fast when conditions are right. Many hobbyists enjoy building colonies and sharing or selling their offspring over time.

Start your shrimp tank the right way with this great opportunity.

The Dream Blue Velvet Shrimp displays rich blue coloration ranging from lighter sky tones to deeper velvety blues across the body. This variant of Neocaridina davidi is known for its hardiness and ease of care, making it an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced aquarists.

Females typically develop deeper and more solid coloration, while males may appear lighter or more translucent. As with all selectively bred Neocaridina, some natural variation in color intensity can be expected.

These shrimp are young (approximately 1/6 inch to 3/4 inch in length) and will grow to around 1 inch as adults. Younger shrimp tend to ship and acclimate more successfully, making them a great choice for establishing a new colony.

Use caution when introducing them into aquariums with fish, as smaller shrimp may be seen as food.

Some of the younger shrimp may not yet show their full coloration. With proper care, stable water conditions, and a well-established tank, their color will continue to develop over time. Lower intensity lighting and darker substrates can help enhance their blue tones and overall appearance.

What We Love About This Shrimp

• Rich Blue Coloration: Deep sapphire to soft sky-blue tones that stand out in any aquarium
• Bred by Aquatic Arts Option: Raised in our systems for long-term health and stability
• Selected Grade Available: More consistent, deeper blue coloration and uniform appearance
• Unassorted Option: Full range of natural blue variation; ideal for building an active colony
• Beginner Friendly: Thrives in stable, established aquariums
• Active Grazers: Constantly feeding on biofilm and surfaces
• Easy to Breed: Readily forms a thriving colony under proper conditions

Quick Care Guide

• Care Level: Easy to Moderate; best in stable, established tanks
• Temperament: Peaceful; ideal for shrimp-only or calm community aquariums
• Diet: Omnivorous; feeds on biofilm, algae, and prepared foods
• Shrimp Safe: Yes; compatible with other peaceful shrimp (may interbreed with Neocaridina)
• Origin & Lineage: Bred by Aquatic Arts
• Average Adult Size: ~1 inch (2.5 cm)
• Average Purchase Size: 1/6 inch to 3/4 inch

Recommended Tank Parameters

Minimum Tank Size: 2 gallons; recommended 10 gallon minimum for a colony
• Temperature: 64° – 78° F (17.8° – 25.5° C)
• pH: 6.8 – 7.5
• GH (dGH): 6 – 15
• KH (dKH): 0 – 10
• TDS: 180 – 400