Red dragon shrimp 0.8-1cm

Add vivid color to your tank with Red Dragon Shrimp (0.8–1 cm). Peaceful, vibrant, and easy to care for, they're perfect for planted or nano aquariums.

The Red Dragon Shrimp is a striking and rare freshwater dwarf shrimp species, celebrated for its intense ruby-red coloration, unique dragon-scale pattern, and active behavior. At just 0.8–1 cm, these juveniles are ideal for hobbyists looking to raise a colorful shrimp colony in planted or nano tanks. Their peaceful nature, small size, and scavenging habits make them perfect for beginner and experienced aquarists alike.

Red Dragon Shrimp not only enhance the aesthetic of your aquarium but also help maintain cleanliness by eating algae, biofilm, and leftover food. These shrimp are a selectively bred variety related to the popular Neocaridina or Caridina species (depending on strain) and thrive in stable, clean freshwater tanks with soft to neutral pH.

🐉 Key Features:

• Striking red coloration with a dragon-scale pattern

• Excellent algae grazers and tank cleaners

• Ideal for planted, nano, or community aquariums

• Peaceful and non-aggressive – safe for most tank mates

• Hardy and adaptable with proper care

🌡️ Water Conditions:

• Temperature: 22–26°C (72–79°F)

• pH: 6.2–7.2 (slightly acidic to neutral)

• GH (General Hardness): 4–8 dGH

• KH (Carbonate Hardness): 1–4 dKH

• TDS: 120–200 ppm

• Water Type: Freshwater, well-filtered, stable environment

• Perform regular partial water changes (10–20% weekly) to avoid ammonia/nitrite spikes.

🧪 Tip: Use dechlorinated water or remineralized RO/DI water to protect shrimp from metals and instability.

🐟 Compatible Tank Mates:

• Other dwarf shrimp (e.g., Cherry, Blue Dream, Amano)

• Peaceful nano fish (e.g., Ember Tetras, Chili Rasboras, Pygmy Corydoras)

• Snails (e.g., Nerite, Mystery Snails)

• Otocinclus

• Avoid:

  • Aggressive fish (e.g., Cichlids, Bettas, Gouramis)

  • Large or predatory species

  • Crayfish or large clawed invertebrates

🛡️ For best results, keep in species-only tanks or densely planted community tanks with hiding spots (moss, caves, driftwood).

🍽️ Feeding Habits:

• Omnivorous scavengers

• Diet includes:

  • Algae & biofilm (natural grazing)

  • Shrimp-specific pellets or granules

  • Blanched vegetables (e.g., zucchini, spinach)

  • Occasional treats: bloodworms, daphnia, spirulina flakes

• Feed small amounts once daily and remove uneaten food to prevent water fouling

🧼 Care Tips:

• Maintain stable water parameters — shrimp are sensitive to sudden changes

• Provide lots of plants or moss to encourage biofilm growth and hiding areas

• Use sponge filters or low-flow filtration to avoid sucking in baby shrimp

• Avoid copper-based medications — copper is toxic to shrimp

🧬 Breeding Info:

• Can breed in freshwater if water conditions are ideal

• Females carry eggs under their abdomen for ~3 weeks

• Provide fine-leaf plants or moss for newborn shrimp to hide and feed

• Safe tank setup = higher survival rate of shrimplets

📦 Product Details:

• Species: Red Dragon Shrimp (strain may vary by supplier)

• Size: 0.8–1 cm (juvenile)

• Tank Size: Minimum 10 gallons for a colony

• Color: Bright red with “dragon-scale” texture

• Origin: Captive-bred

• Temperament: Peaceful