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Blue Velvet Shrimp
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Blue Velvet Shrimp

€5.90
€5.90 / Pcs.
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Blue Velvet shrimp have a beautiful bright blue color. They are active shrimps that make a nice appearance in the aquarium. They are not demanding and will quickly feel at home in the aquarium.
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The minimum purchase order quantity for the product is 5.

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Blue Velvet Shrimp

Blue Velvet shrimp have a beautiful bright blue color. They are active shrimps that make a nice appearance in the aquarium. They are not demanding and will quickly feel at home in the aquarium.

Blue Velvet Shrimp Information

This shrimp species is a robust species. They have great adaptability. They can survive in both hard water and soft water. A pH range between 6.0 and 8.0 and temperature between 10 and 30°C does not cause any problems. This makes the Blue Velvet shrimp a species recommended for beginners. They are strong animals and you can hardly go wrong. Naturally, it is the job of the caretaker of these animals to make them feel as comfortable as possible. An optimal pH is between 6.8 and 7.5. The temperature is ideally between 20 and 23°C. Another reason for the popularity of Blue Velvet shrimp is that they are excellent scavengers. They actively contribute to combating algae.

Appearance
Blue Velvet shrimp (Neocaridina Davidi Blue Velvet) shrimp have a special blue color. A so-called "saddle" is also clearly visible in the females. These will later become eggs. Ultimately, adult animals can reach a size of 4cm. They usually remain a bit smaller and grow to around 2-3cm. Females grow larger than males and are more intensely colored. In addition, females have a broader body. To grow they will scale from time to time. Don't be alarmed if there is a skin of a stale shrimp in the aquarium.

Housing
These shrimp are easy to keep and don't need much. The aquarium should be at least 15 liters in size. Shelters are greatly appreciated. This can be in the form of plants, wood, stones or other crevices that they can crawl between. Moss and plants with fine leaves in their environment will make them feel safe. Plants present will make the water quality more pleasant for them. In the moss they can search to their heart's content for food and shelter.

Behavior and fellow residents
Shrimp are real group animals. They use the presence of others of their own kind for a sense of security. So preferably always keep more than 10 copies together. They are almost constantly searching for food. Everything they walk over is picked off. They do not interfere with other fish, shrimps or snails and they are very peaceful. They can therefore be kept with all other aquarium animals without any problems. The other way around is not always a good idea. Due to their small size, they can serve as food for larger fish species. Be careful with fish whose mouths are large enough to fit a shrimp. Bettas, Chichlids, Gouramis, large tetras and large barbels are not a good match. If they were not eaten, they could live to be about 2 years old.

Power supply
As mentioned, Blue Velvet shrimp are constantly searching surfaces. Algae and other edible substances from the biofilm are eaten. They leave plants alone. Additional feeding is desirable if there are relatively many shrimps in the aquarium. This can be done, for example, with sticks, granules or pads from our range of shrimp food. Catappa leaves, Walnut leaves and other natural materials can also be added. Cooked vegetables such as carrots and spinach will also appeal. Keep in mind that they are small animals with small stomachs. Feeding too much is not desirable.

Breeding Blue Velvet Shrimp
Breeding Blue Velvet shrimp is very simple. It doesn't really require anything special. However, an ideal temperature is 25°C. To help start the mating process, you can refresh with cooler water. A female can carry 20-50 eggs. The eggs develop under the mother's abdomen, after which young animals are released after 1 to 1.5 months. These young animals are very small and vulnerable. A good biofilm in the aquarium or fine dust food provides them with nutrition. Because they are so small, they can easily be sucked into the filter. Always apply protection around the suction of the filter. For example with a sponge or pantyhose. Baby shrimp are very delicate and a meal for all fish. This is an additional reason to provide sufficient shelter. After about 3 months the shrimp are sexually mature and can start caring for new young themselves.
Please note that this species interbreeds with other Neocaridina species. It is not desirable to keep several of these species together.

Data sheet

Productname:
Blue Velvet shrimps
Dutch name:
Synonyms:
Neocaridina Davidi Blue Velvet
Length:
3cm
Aquarium volume:
vanaf 10 L
pH tolerance:
6,0 tot 7,8
Temperature:
18 tot 26°C
Genus
Neocaridina

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