The Orange Sunkist Shrimp is a very high quality variant of the common Red Cherry Shrimp. Known worldwide for its hardiness, intense red colour, and easy breeding, this is the most popular type of dwarf shrimp in the aquarium hobby. Because of their lower cost, toughness, and ease of care, these shrimp are perfectly suitable for beginners looking to keep dwarf shrimp. These are freshwater shrimp and can live in almost any freshwater aquarium due to their extremely adaptable nature. They are very popular for planted tanks and community tanks, and many people use them in large aquariums for waste management and algae control. They breed very quickly, forming a colony that works as a very effective cleaning crew and enhances any aquarium with their beautiful colour.
Scientific name | Common Name | Size | Diet |
Neocaridina davidi | Sakura Red Cherry Shrimp | 40mm | Omnivores |
Water Temperature | Water pH | Tank Size | Hardness |
14–29 °C prefer 22°C | 6.2-8.0 | 4 litre and upwards | 3-15 |