The Golden Cross Back Shrimp is a rare and attractive Neocaridina davidi variant, admired for its translucent to golden-colored body with a distinctive lighter stripe or “crossback” marking across its back. This pattern gives the shrimp a glowing appearance under aquarium lighting, making it a striking choice for aquascapers and shrimp collectors.

Hardy and peaceful, Golden Cross Back Shrimp are excellent for planted aquariums, where they provide both beauty and function by grazing on algae and detritus.

Care Requirements:

Tank Size: Minimum 5–10 gallons

Water Parameters:

Temperature: 22–28°C

pH: 6.5–7.8

GH: 6–8, KH: 2–5

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

Tank Setup: Ideal in planted tanks with moss, driftwood, and hiding spaces

Breeding:

Easily breeds in freshwater aquariums.

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

A heavily planted tank improves baby shrimp survival rates.

Perfect For: Shrimp enthusiasts, nano tanks, aquascapes, and peaceful community aquariums.