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Green Rili shrimp (Neocaridina heteropoda “Green Rili”)
Translucent green freshwater shrimp, ideal for planted aquariums
Neocaridina heteropoda "Green Rili" is a popular breed known for its partially translucent body and bright green extremities. Its unique contrast adds an original touch to planted aquariums. Robust and easy to maintain, it is ideal for both novice and experienced aquarists.
1. Behaviour and maintenance
A calm, gregarious and active species, it should be kept in groups of at least 10 individuals to observe its natural behaviour. It coexists easily with peaceful fish and contributes to the biological balance of the tank by consuming microalgae, food remains and biofilm.
2. Water parameters
- Temperature: 20–27 °C
- pH: 6.5–7.5
- GH: 6–12 °dGH
- KH: 2–8 °KH
- Minimum volume: 20 L
3. Feeding
Omnivorous: specific shrimp food, poached vegetables (courgette, spinach), dried leaves (catappa, nettle) and natural biofilm. Discover our shrimp food range.
4. Technical characteristics
| Scientific name | Neocaridina heteropoda "Green Rili" |
|---|---|
| Adult size | 2.5–3 cm |
| Origin | Breeding selection (Asia) |
| Temperature | 20–27 °C |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 |
| Behaviour | Calm, gregarious |
| Habitat | Bottom |
| Life expectancy | 1.5–2 years |
Shipping and delivery of live fish
Invertebrates are carefully shipped in suitable insulated packaging, ensuring their safety during transport.
Delivery methods
- France Express (secure delivery in France, Belgium and Luxembourg)
- Collection from our shop in Sombreffe (Belgium)
Organisation of shipments
- Order cut-off: every Monday at 10:00 a.m.
- France: departures on Monday or Tuesday depending on the department, for delivery between Tuesday and Thursday.
- Belgium & Luxembourg: departures on Monday and Tuesday for delivery between Tuesday and Wednesday.
- categorie
- Poissons tropicaux
- origine
- Élevés en captivité
- espece
- Crevettes d'eau douce
- nom latin
- Neocaridina Heteropoda Blue Rili 1-1,5cm
- Famille Biotope
- Crevette (Asie)
- Taille adulte
- 2–3 cm
- Volume minimum du bac
- 20 L
- Zone de vie
- Fond
- Comportement
- Paisible
- Régime alimentaire
- Omnivore / détritivore
- Température
- 20–26 °C
- pH
- 6.5–7.5
- GH
- 3–12 °dGH
- KH
- 1–8 °KH
- Origine géographique
- Taïwan
- Reproduction
- Ovovivipare
- Espérance de vie
- 1–2 ans
- Sexe
- Mix
- Niveau de difficulté
- Débutant
- Compatibilité
- Crevettes et petits poissons calmes