{"product_id":"snowball-neocaridina-shrimp","title":"Snowball 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. ‘Snowball’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Snowball 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\u003eSnowball Cherry Shrimp are a beautiful and unique freshwater dwarf shrimp recognised for their soft white to translucent colouration. Their delicate appearance provides a striking contrast against lush green plants and darker substrates, making them an attractive addition to planted aquariums, nano tanks and dedicated shrimp colonies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeaceful, active and relatively hardy, Snowball Shrimp are a great choice for beginners while offering something a little different 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\u003eSnowball Cherry Shrimp don’t require a large aquarium, with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20 litre or larger setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e providing a suitable environment for establishing a healthy colony. Smaller tanks can be used, although they can be more challenging to maintain due to fluctuations in temperature and water parameters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efully cycled and filtered aquarium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is essential before introducing shrimp. Sponge filters are particularly suitable for dwarf shrimp, while standard aquarium filters can be fitted with a pre-filter sponge to prevent tiny juvenile shrimp from being drawn into the intake.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA heater may not be required if the aquarium is located in a consistently warm environment, however maintaining a stable temperature is recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSnowball Shrimp appreciate plenty of shelter and grazing areas. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLive plants, aquarium mosses, driftwood, rocks and shrimp hides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e all provide excellent cover while creating 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\u003eSnowball Cherry Shrimp are relatively adaptable and can thrive across a range of water parameters, provided their environment remains \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclean, mature and stable\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 conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegular testing and partial water changes are recommended to maintain good water quality and keep nitrate levels under control. Avoid sudden changes in 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\u003eSnowball Shrimp can naturally vary in their white colouration, translucency and overall appearance. Grading is subjective and classifications may differ between individual breeders, suppliers and retailers.\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 colour, size 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 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":50077637574794,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/9368\/3850\/files\/IMG-5576.jpg?v=1787476574","url":"https:\/\/scottyspetbarn.com.au\/products\/snowball-neocaridina-shrimp","provider":"Scotty's Pet Barn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}