Red Rili Neocaridina Shrimps

Red Rili Neocaridina – Quick Summary Guide

Basics

• Scientific name: Neocaridina davidi

• Color: Red with clear “rili” patches on the body

• Size: ~1–1.25 in (2.5–3 cm)

• Lifespan: 1–2 years

• Temperament: Peaceful, colony-friendly

Tank Requirements

• Tank size: 5+ gallons for stability

• Temperature: 70–78°F (21–26°C)

• pH: 6.5–8.0 (they're very flexible)

• GH: 6–12 dGH

• KH: 3–8 dKH

• TDS: 180–300

• Filtration: Sponge filter preferred (gentle flow)

• Substrate: Inert or active; they’re adaptable

• Plants: Moss, floating plants, fine-leaf plants help babies survive

• Lighting: Moderate

Feeding

• Primary diet: Biofilm + algae

• Supplement: High-quality shrimp pellets, blanched veggies (zucchini, spinach), occasional protein

• Frequency: Light feeding 3–4× weekly; avoid overfeeding

Breeding

• Difficulty: Easy

• Behavior: Constant breeding once stable

• Gestation: ~28 days

• Clutch size: 20–40 eggs

• Baby care: Provide moss and powdered foods; stable parameters are key

Tankmates

• Ideal: Snails, small peaceful fish (embers, CPDs), other Neocaridina

• Avoid: Betta (sometimes ok but risky), cichlids, large tetras, anything that can fit a shrimp in its mouth

Care Tips

• Keep ammonia/nitrite = 0

• Nitrate under 20 ppm

• Drip acclimate

• Avoid copper in meds/fish food

• Provide lots of hiding spots

• Stability > perfect numbers