{"product_id":"blue-diamond-neocaridina-shrimp","title":"Blue Diamond Neocaridina Shrimp","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeocaridina davidi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blue Diamond 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\u003eBlue Diamond Shrimp are a stunning freshwater dwarf shrimp prized for their rich blue colouration, which can range from deep navy through to striking shades of sapphire blue. Their intense colouring creates a beautiful contrast against green plants and lighter substrates, making them a standout addition to planted aquariums and dedicated shrimp displays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeaceful, active and relatively hardy, Blue Diamond Shrimp are an excellent choice for beginners while their impressive colour makes them equally appealing to 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\u003eBlue Diamond 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 colony. Smaller aquariums can be used, although maintaining consistent water conditions becomes more challenging with lower water volumes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways introduce shrimp into a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efully cycled and filtered aquarium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Sponge filters are an excellent option for shrimp setups, while standard filters can be fitted with a pre-filter sponge to protect tiny juvenile shrimp from being drawn into the intake.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeating may not be necessary when the aquarium is kept in a consistently warm room, however stable temperatures are important for maintaining healthy shrimp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide plenty of cover and grazing areas using \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elive plants, aquarium mosses, driftwood, rocks and shrimp hides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Established planted aquariums are particularly well suited to shrimp, providing both shelter and surfaces for natural biofilm growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Quality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Diamond Shrimp are relatively adaptable to a range of water conditions, however \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003estability is more important than constantly trying to achieve exact numbers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShrimp should never be introduced into an uncycled aquarium. Ammonia and nitrite should remain at zero, as even relatively small amounts can be harmful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegular water testing and partial water changes will help maintain good water quality and control nitrate levels. Avoid sudden changes in temperature or water chemistry, particularly during water changes.\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\u003eBlue Diamond Shrimp can naturally vary in their depth and intensity of blue, with grading classifications differing between breeders, suppliers and retailers. A shrimp considered medium grade by one supplier may be considered higher or lower grade elsewhere.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note: As these are live animals, individual shrimp may naturally vary in size, colour and markings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scotty's Pet Barn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50077637247114,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/9368\/3850\/files\/IMG-5575.webp?v=1787476574","url":"https:\/\/scottyspetbarn.com.au\/products\/blue-diamond-neocaridina-shrimp","provider":"Scotty's Pet Barn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}