Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Blue Velvet Shrimp's adult size and activity level. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Where to buy
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Avg. price
R40
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
Similar to Blue Dreams but often with a slightly lighter, more electric blue hue, Blue Velvet shrimp are another stunning Neocaridina morph. They are hardy, breed readily, and are excellent for adding a cool, vibrant color to a community or species-only tank. Their care is straightforward, making them great for beginners.
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 Velvet 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 Velvet Shrimp is an omnivore. Feed a varied diet appropriate for invertebrates — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Behaviour
Blue Velvet 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 Velvet 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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Often kept with
Real pairwise verdicts for Blue Velvet Shrimp, not a same-category guess. Always confirm adult size and your tank's specifics before buying.
- Often kept together
Pristella Tetra
Pristella maxillaris
- Often kept together
Black Ruby Barb
Pethia nigrofasciata
In a 75L+ tank
- Often kept together
Giant Gourami
Osphronemus goramy
In a 1000L+ tank
- Often kept together
Crystal Black Shrimp
Caridina cantonensis var. 'Crystal Black'
- Often kept together
Corydoras Julii
Corydoras julii
- Often kept together
Red-bellied Pacu
Piaractus brachypomus
In a 1500L+ tank
- Often kept together
Orange Sakura Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi var. 'Orange Sakura'
- Often kept together
Black Phantom Tetra
Hyphessobrycon megalopterus