{"product_id":"chocolate-shrimp-neocaridina-2cm-pack-of-6","title":"Chocolate Shrimp Neocaridina 2cm","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chocolate Shrimp is a deep brown to near-black colour form of Neocaridina davidi, giving a rich, earthy contrast to bright green plants and pale sand. Bred from wild shrimp native to Taiwan and southern China, it shares the hardiness and constant grazing of the familiar cherry shrimp. Suits beginners, nano tanks and planted community aquaria with small, peaceful fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/em\u003e Around 2.5–3 cm (1–1.2 in); females larger and darker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/em\u003e 1–2 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eNative to:\u003c\/em\u003e Taiwan and southern China (captive-bred colour form)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/em\u003e Slow, densely planted streams and ponds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDiet:\u003c\/em\u003e Omnivorous grazer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePreferred Foods:\u003c\/em\u003e Biofilm, algae, shrimp pellets, blanched courgette, spinach, spirulina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFeeding Habits:\u003c\/em\u003e Small feed every day or two; remove uneaten food within hours; biofilm does most of the work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBest with:\u003c\/em\u003e Otocinclus, pygmy corydoras, small rasboras, nerite snails, other dwarf shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/em\u003e Cichlids, loaches, bettas, larger fish that eat shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAggression \u0026amp; Behaviour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/em\u003e Completely peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTerritoriality:\u003c\/em\u003e None; happiest in groups of ten or more with plenty of moss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/em\u003e Beginner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eChallenges:\u003c\/em\u003e Needs a mature, cycled tank; intolerant of ammonia, nitrite, copper and sudden parameter swings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/em\u003e Freshwater, neutral to moderately hard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/em\u003e 18–26°C (64–79°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003epH:\u003c\/em\u003e 6.5–8.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHardness:\u003c\/em\u003e 6–15 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFlow:\u003c\/em\u003e Slow; sponge filter ideal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/em\u003e Minimum 20 litres for a colony of six or more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChocolate shrimp breed as freely as any Neocaridina: females carry eggs for three to four weeks and release fully formed young, so a small group soon becomes a colony. Keep one colour form per tank, because different Neocaridina colours interbreed and the offspring lose their colour. Avoid copper medications, keep water changes small and regular, and add moss or leaf litter for grazing and moulting cover. A striking, easy-going shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SimsTF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64680681832825,"sku":"STF-SHRIMP-CHOCOLATE","price":4.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/3124\/4153\/files\/STF-SHRIMP-CHOCOLATE.png?v=1790097220","url":"https:\/\/birchwoodaquatics.myshopify.com\/products\/chocolate-shrimp-neocaridina-2cm-pack-of-6","provider":"Birchwood Aquatic Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}