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Vibrant Yellow Gold Dust Neocaridina Shrimp
Vibrant Yellow Gold Dust Neocaridina Shrimp
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Vibrant, Hardy, and Beautiful Freshwater Shrimp for Your Aquarium
The Yellow Gold Dust Neocaridina Shrimp is a stunning addition to any freshwater aquarium. These golden-yellow shrimp are known for their opaque golden backs with a dust-like pattern that creates a dazzling display in your tank. Their bright color really pops under proper lighting, making them a perfect choice for aquarium enthusiasts looking to add vibrant color to their aquascape.
Key Features & Benefits:
- Scientific Name: Neocaridina davidi
- Size: Juveniles typically range from 1/2" to full-sized (perfect for easy acclimation)
- Coloration: A vibrant, opaque golden-yellow color, with a bold back that gradually fades into speckles over the body.
- Hardy & Active: These shrimp are great at cleaning your aquarium by grazing on biofilm, algae, and plant matter.
- Breeding: Yellow Gold Dust shrimp breed easily. Females can carry 20-40 eggs, which hatch in about 3-4 weeks.
- Peaceful Nature: These shrimp are non-aggressive and work well in species-only tanks or with small, peaceful fish and other dwarf shrimp.
Water Parameters for Optimal Care:
- pH: 6.8 – 8.2 (slightly alkaline to neutral)
- TDS: 100-400 ppm (soft to medium-hard water)
- GH: 5-7 (moderate hardness)
- KH: 0-4 (low buffering capacity)
- Temperature: 62°F – 80°F (16°C – 27°C)
Care Tips:
- Water Conditions: Best kept in osmosis water or demineralized water, remineralized with a shrimp-specific mineral supplement.
- Diet: These shrimp are omnivores and will feed on biofilm, algae, and shrimp pellets. Provide them with fresh vegetables like spinach and zucchini for added nutrients.
- Tank Setup: Use shrimp-specific substrate like Fluval Shrimp Stratum or Brightwell Rio Escuro. Add driftwood, rocks, and moss to provide hiding places for your shrimp.
Why Choose Yellow Gold Dust Neocaridina Shrimp?
The Yellow Gold Dust Neocaridina Shrimp is a fantastic choice for any aquarium, offering both vibrant color and excellent tank maintenance as they graze on algae and biofilm. These peaceful, hardy shrimp are easy to care for and breed in freshwater, making them a perfect addition for hobbyists of any skill level.
Customer Reviews:
- ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – "These shrimp are gorgeous! Their color really shines in my tank, and they are so easy to care for." – Laura M.
- ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – "I love how active these shrimp are! They add so much character to my aquarium and keep it clean." – Kevin T.
Why Shop at Teacher’s Pet?
At Teacher’s Pet, we specialize in providing high-quality freshwater shrimp that are healthy, vibrant, and perfect for your aquarium. We ensure that all of our shrimp are bred and raised with care to ensure their well-being and success in your tank. Live Arrival Guarantee ensures your shrimp will arrive healthy and ready to thrive.
Shop Now to add the Yellow Gold Dust Neocaridina Shrimp to your collection and enjoy their beautiful, vibrant color and peaceful nature in your aquarium!
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Great color and very noticeable.
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The shrimp from Teachers Pet are absolutely beautiful they are bright in color and great vibrant yellow color just like the description says! The seller is amazing and works out deals to give you if you really want nice shrimp will buy again and he also gives extra shrimp just incase! I was happy to see a baby shrimp as well in the bag so it was an extra surprise! Also all the shrimp came in alive and are doing very well in my tank, I’ll update and send a picture to show ya! Thanks so much happy thanksgiving!!
I got my shrimp in excellent condition, and they were really great about communicating via safe/timely shipping. All my shrimp arrived alive, and one was berried, and despite being shipped for 3 days still hatched all her eggs a week after being set up in my tank. Highly recommend!