Neocaridina davidi ‘Blue Eye Lemon’
Temperature
20° - 26 °C
Max size
3 cm
Min tank
20 L
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What to know before you buy.
A yellow Neocaridina line carrying the distinctive blue eye trait, also sold in a longfin form. Keep isolated from other colour morphs to hold the line true.
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Everything you need to keep Blue Eye Lemon Shrimp healthy in a South African setup.
A minimum 20L aquarium suits Blue Eye Lemon Shrimp. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Keep pH 6.5–7.5 and 20–26°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Blue Eye Lemon Shrimp is omnivore — biofilm, algae, prepared foods. Feed a varied diet appropriate for invertebrates — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Blue Eye Lemon Shrimp is generally peaceful, prolific. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Pair with similarly sized peaceful, prolific tankmates in invertebrates. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding notes for Blue Eye Lemon Shrimp vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
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