The Blue Dream Shrimp is a stunning color morph of Neocaridina davidi, prized for its deep, uniform blue coloration. Hardy and beginner-friendly, these shrimp are perfect for planted aquariums, nano tanks, and peaceful community setups. Aside from their striking beauty, they actively graze on algae and leftover food, helping to maintain a clean and healthy environment.

Care Requirements:

Tank Size: Minimum 5–10 gallons recommended

Water Parameters:

Temperature: 22–28°C

pH: 6.5–7.8

GH: 6–8, KH: 2–5

Diet: Algae, biofilm, shrimp-specific food, blanched vegetables

Tank Setup: Best kept in planted tanks with moss, driftwood, and hiding spots

Breeding:

Blue Dream Shrimp breed readily in captivity.

Females carry eggs (“berried”) until hatching into miniature shrimplets.

A heavily planted aquarium increases baby survival rates.

Perfect For: Planted aquariums, nano tanks, shrimp-only colonies, and peaceful community tanks with small, non-aggressive fish.