Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Blue Dream Shrimp's adult size and activity level. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Where to buy
Compare prices from SA aquarium shops listing Blue Dream Shrimp.
What Blue Dream Shrimp costs in South Africa
12 price points from 10 shops over 90 days
R35
cheapest of 8 shops today
↤ R41med R58R80
Great price−39%Up 33.3% versus the previous two months
SA median R58 across 10 shops over the last 90 days.
11 shops
S
Silverstream Aquatics
South Africa
R35
In stock
H
Herman van Staden
Cape Town
R40
In stock
T
The Fish Room
South Africa
R45
In stock
A
AquaMarket
South Africa
R50
In stock
C
Coastal Pets
South Africa
R55
In stock
H
Heldereef
South Africa
R60
In stock
A
Aqua Atlantis
South Africa
R79
In stock
S
Saturn Shrimp
South Africa
R85
In stock
S
Shrimp Nation
South Africa
R55
Sold out
M
MC Merwe
South Africa
R70
Sold out
A
Aquatic Pets SA
South Africa
R95
Sold out
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
Blue Dream shrimp are prized for their deep, solid blue coloration that stands out beautifully in a planted tank. They are a selectively bred variant of Neocaridina shrimp and share the same easy care requirements and peaceful temperament. Their consistent color makes them one of the most popular blue shrimp varieties.
Key traits
breeds in captivity
easy
nano
omnivore
scavenger
Compatibility
Select a tank to see how this species fits.
Care guide
Everything you need to keep Blue Dream Shrimp healthy in a South African setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 6.5–8 and 18–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Blue Dream Shrimp is an omnivore. Feed a varied diet appropriate for invertebrates — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Behaviour
Blue Dream Shrimp is generally peaceful. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Tankmates
Pair with similarly sized peaceful tankmates in invertebrates. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding
Breeding notes for Blue Dream Shrimp vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
Keeping shrimp?
Shrimp forgive less than fish do — stable hardness and clean water are the whole game.
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Market intelligence
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Price history — last 90 days
SA price range this month: R55–85 · Average: R74
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Often kept with
Real pairwise verdicts for Blue Dream Shrimp, not a same-category guess. Always confirm adult size and your tank's specifics before buying.
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- Often kept together
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- Often kept together
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Piaractus brachypomus
In a 1500L+ tank
- Often kept together
Orange Sakura Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi var. 'Orange Sakura'
- Often kept together
Black Phantom Tetra
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