Neocaridina

: Neocaridina denticulata sinensis
A relatively new variation on the Cherry is now becoming more readily available, or Neocaridina heteropoda sp. (Sakura), aka Sakura Shrimp.

Neocaridina japonica, or Amano shrimp, grow to be up to 2 inches long and eat algae, but the eggs will not hatch in freshwater. These are best suited for aquariums with fish.

Age of Aquariums Freshwater Fish Red Cherry Shrimp - Neocaridina denticulata sinensis
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(Yamato Numa Ebi/Caridina spp., Ghost/Grass, Wood/Singapore, Rock/Mountain, Bumble Bee, Macrobrachium, and Neocaridina spp.) ...

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Another domestic shrimp which is sold as algae eater is: Minami-numa-ebi (Southern pond shrimp): Neocaridina denticulata temp 15-28C, pH neutral, size 3-4cm Following tropical shrimp does not work as algae-eater, ...

Cherry Shrimps (scientific name: Neocaridina denticulata sinensis) is one of the color morphs that they occur in nature. The other colours can be bluish, brownish, reddish, grey or transparent).

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