{"product_id":"fire-red-neocaridina-shrimp","title":"Fire Red 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. ‘Fire Red’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fire Red 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\u003eFire Red Cherry Shrimp are a stunning freshwater dwarf shrimp prized for their rich red colouration. Hardy, active and relatively easy to care for, they make a fantastic addition to planted and nano aquariums and are an excellent choice for both beginner and experienced shrimp keepers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFire Red Shrimp don’t require a large aquarium, with tanks from approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 litres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e providing plenty of room for a small colony. Smaller aquariums can also be used, however they can be more difficult to keep stable and may require closer monitoring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efully cycled, filtered aquarium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is essential. Sponge filters are an excellent choice, or alternatively use a standard aquarium filter fitted with a pre-filter sponge. This helps protect tiny juvenile shrimp from being drawn into the filter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA heater may not be required when the aquarium is kept in a consistently warm environment, although maintaining a stable temperature is important.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the best results, provide plenty of cover including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elive aquarium plants, mosses, driftwood, rocks and shrimp hides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. A well-planted environment helps shrimp feel secure, encourages natural behaviour and can help them display their best colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Quality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFire Red Cherry Shrimp are relatively adaptable and can thrive across a range of water conditions, provided the aquarium remains \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003estable and well maintained\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNever introduce shrimp to a newly established or uncycled aquarium. Shrimp are particularly sensitive to ammonia and nitrite, so both should remain at zero.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegular water testing and routine partial water changes are recommended to maintain good water quality and prevent nitrate levels from becoming excessive. Avoid sudden or significant changes in temperature or water parameters 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 can be subjective and may vary between breeders, suppliers and retailers. 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