{"product_id":"black-neocaridina-shrimp","title":"Black Neocaridina Shrimp","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeocaridina davidi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e var. ‘Black’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black Cherry Shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy \/ Beginner Friendly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Taiwan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Cherry Shrimp are a striking freshwater dwarf shrimp featuring deep, dark colouration that creates an impressive contrast against green aquarium plants and lighter substrates. Their unique appearance makes them an excellent addition to planted aquariums, nano tanks and dedicated shrimp colonies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeaceful, active and relatively easy to care for, Black Cherry Shrimp are well suited to beginners while also being a popular choice for experienced shrimp enthusiasts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Cherry Shrimp don’t require a large aquarium, with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 litre or larger tank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e providing a suitable environment for establishing a healthy colony. Smaller tanks can be used, however maintaining consistent water conditions becomes more challenging as aquarium volume decreases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShrimp should always be introduced to a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efully cycled and filtered aquarium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Sponge filters are an excellent option, while standard aquarium filters can also be used when fitted with a pre-filter sponge. This is particularly important as newly hatched and juvenile shrimp are extremely small and can otherwise be drawn into filter intakes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeating isn’t always necessary when the aquarium is kept in a consistently warm room, although stable temperatures are recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide plenty of hiding and grazing areas using \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elive plants, aquarium mosses, driftwood, rocks and shrimp hides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. A mature, well-planted aquarium helps shrimp feel secure and provides surfaces for natural grazing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Quality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Cherry Shrimp are relatively adaptable and can thrive across a range of water conditions. However, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclean, stable water is essential for long-term health and successful colonies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNever introduce shrimp into an uncycled aquarium. Ammonia and nitrite should remain at zero, as shrimp can be particularly sensitive to poor water quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegular water testing and partial water changes are recommended to maintain suitable conditions and control nitrate levels. Avoid sudden changes to temperature, pH or water chemistry wherever possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Water Parameters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.2–8.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 18–27.5°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4–8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3–15\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTDS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 150–250 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour \u0026amp; Grading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShrimp grading is subjective and can vary between individual breeders, suppliers and retailers. A shrimp considered a high grade by one breeder may be classified differently by another.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShrimp supplied are generally \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ejuveniles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, meaning their final size, depth of colour and individual characteristics may continue to develop as they mature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note: As these are live animals, individual shrimp will naturally vary in size, colour and markings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scotty's Pet Barn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50077628563594,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/9368\/3850\/files\/IMG-5573.webp?v=1787476574","url":"https:\/\/scottyspetbarn.com.au\/products\/black-neocaridina-shrimp","provider":"Scotty's Pet Barn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}