Bloody Mary Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi var. 'Bloody Mary'
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pH
6.5–8
Temperature
18–28 °C
Where to buy
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What Bloody Mary Shrimp costs in South Africa
11 price points from 8 shops over 90 days
R20
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SA median R65 across 8 shops over the last 90 days.
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
Distinguished from Cherry Shrimp by their translucent shell and deep, blood-red tissue, Bloody Mary Shrimp offer a stunning, uniform coloration. They are just as easy to care for and breed as other Neocaridina, making them a premium choice for hobbyists seeking a high-quality red shrimp.
Key traits
Care guide
Keeping Bloody Mary Shrimp healthy in a South African setup.
Tank setup
Add it only to a fully cycled, mature tank: invertebrates tolerate ammonia and nitrite far worse than fish. Moss, leaf litter and established biofilm give shrimp grazing and cover, especially after a moult.
Water parameters
Keep pH 6.5–8 and 18–28°C. Never use copper: most fish medications and some plant fertilisers contain it and it kills invertebrates. Drip-acclimate over at least an hour.
Feeding
Omnivore. Remove uneaten food within a few hours so it doesn't foul the water.
Behaviour
It hides after moulting while the new shell hardens: leave the old shell in the tank, it eats it back for minerals.
Tankmates
Many fish eat shrimp, especially babies. Keep it with small, peaceful fish, or on its own.
Breeding
Bloody Mary Shrimp breeds readily in a stable, predator-free tank.
Keeping shrimp?
Shrimp forgive less than fish do — stable hardness and clean water are the whole game.
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