The Neocaridina heteropoda "Blue Dream" 1-1.5cm(Neocaridina davidi) is presented in our freshwater world. It is suitable for well-equipped community or special aquariums, rich in plants and microfauna.

Behaviour and maintenance

A calm, gregarious species bred from Neocaridina davidi, it thrives in a stable, well-filtered, oxygenated aquarium with plenty of plants (mosses, fine plants, roots). Allow for a volume of at least 20 litres (group). Small, peaceful fish that do not excessively predate juveniles can live together. Use starter bacteria and check your parameters regularly with water tests.

Diet

Omnivorous / detritivorous / algivorous, this species feeds on biofilm, micro-algae and food scraps. Vary your ration with our shrimp foods (pellets, sticks, vegetable crisps) to support colour and vitality. Supplement with vegetable-based foods (nettle, spinach, courgette). Avoid overfeeding and remove uneaten leftovers to preserve water quality.

Water quality

• Ideal temperature: 20 - 26 °C
• pH: 6.5 - 7.8
• GH: 5 - 15 °dGH
• KH: 3 - 10 °KH
• Conductivity: 150 - 400 µS

Before introduction, treat the water with a water conditioner. Gentle but effective filtration(suitable filters) and regular maintenance(maintenance equipment, weekly water changes) ensure a healthy environment. Shrimps are sensitive to heavy metals (copper) and sudden variations in water parameters.

Decor and environment

Choose a neutral or slightly technical aquarium substrate and natural plants (mosses, fine-stemmed plants, Anubias, Java ferns). Look after the lighting with our aquarium lighting and complement it with decorations (roots, rocks) that offer plenty of hiding places and support for biofilm. A dark floor and decor will particularly enhance the deep blue of the "Blue Dream" variety.

Maintenance sheet

AquaBota tip

For a deep blue "Blue Dream", choose a dark decor, a quality diet rich in plants and stable water. Stability = success: monitor your parameters with water tests and carry out regular water changes.

Shipping and delivery of live animals

The shrimp are shipped with care in specially adapted isothermal packaging, guaranteeing their safety during transport.

Delivery methods

• France Express (secure home delivery in France, Belgium and Luxembourg)
• In-store collection at Sombreffe (Belgium)

Shipment organisation

• Orders closed: every Monday at 10.00 am.
• France: departures on Monday or Tuesday, depending on the delivery department, for delivery between Tuesday and Thursday.
• Belgium and Luxembourg: departures on Monday and Tuesday for delivery between Tuesday and Wednesday.