Blue Aura Shrimp
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🦐 Blue Aura Shrimp Care Sheet
🔹 Overview
| Category | Details |
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| Scientific Name | Neocaridina davidi (color morph) |
| Common Name | Blue Aura Shrimp, Blue Dream Aura Shrimp |
| Origin | Taiwan (selectively bred in captivity) |
| Adult Size | 2.5–3 cm (1–1.25 in) |
| Lifespan | 1–2 years |
| Temperament | Peaceful, social |
| Tank Level | Bottom and mid-level (on plants, moss, and decor) |
🔹 Tank Setup
| Parameter | Ideal Range |
|---|---|
| Tank Size | 20+ liters (5+ gallons) for a colony |
| Temperature | 20–26 °C (68–79 °F) |
| pH | 6.5–7.8 |
| Hardness | GH 6–12, KH 2–8 |
| Substrate | Inert sand or fine gravel |
| Decor | Dense plants, moss (Java, Christmas), wood, hiding spots |
| Lighting | Low–medium |
| Filtration | Sponge filter preferred; gentle flow |
Tips:
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Shrimp thrive in mature, stable tanks.
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Use sponge intakes to protect juveniles.
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Sensitive to copper—avoid medications containing it.
🔹 Diet
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Type: Omnivore
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Best Foods: High-quality shrimp pellets, algae wafers, blanched spinach/zucchini, biofilm, spirulina.
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Feeding Frequency: Light feeding daily or every other day—avoid overfeeding.
🔹 Behavior & Compatibility
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Peaceful and active grazers.
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Excellent scavengers; safe for planted tanks.
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Best kept in colonies of 10+ for natural behavior.
🧭 Tank Mate Guide
✅ Compatible Species
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Small peaceful fish
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Ember tetras
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Endlers
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Pygmy corydoras
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Otocinclus
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Other Neocaridina variants (but may crossbreed → color loss)
⚠️ Avoid or Use Caution With
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Gouramis
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Bettas
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Barbs
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Larger tetras
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Loaches
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Any fish that can fit a shrimp in its mouth
🐣 Breeding Info
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Very easy in stable freshwater aquariums.
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Females carry eggs (“saddle” then “berried”) for ~3–4 weeks.
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Larvae hatch as miniature shrimp—no special care needed in shrimp-only tanks.
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Provide moss for fry to hide and feed on biofilm.
🌿 Fun Facts
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Blue Aura Shrimp are a selective line known for deep sapphire blue bodies with lighter accents.
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Their coloration improves with high-quality diet and stable parameters.
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They molt regularly—provide calcium-rich foods for strong shells.
