Bloody Mary Shrimp - Neocaridina davidi
" The Bloody Mary shrimp looks like it has been freshly
painted. Its intense coloring makes it a very attractive shrimp for plant tanks
and aquascapes, where it not only clears up the algae growth but also creates
a very nice contrast to the green of the plants. Its easy reproduction and
their modesty makes them a very good prawn
for beginners. " - Garnelio
features
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Water values: |
soft to hard |
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Difficulty level: |
for beginners |
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Propagation: |
possible in freshwater |
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Coloring: |
red |
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Origin: |
Offspring abroad |
description
The Bloody
Mary shrimp belongs to the species Neocaridina davidi. It
is characterized by a particularly intense, opaque wine-red color and often
also by a rather short rostrum. The new color morph, also known
as Red
Wine Sakura Shrimp was first bred from the chocolate
sakura in Taiwan. This color form does not occur in nature. The
females reach a size of up to three centimeters, the males remain slightly
smaller.
As all species and color
forms of the genus Neocaridina, the Bloody Mary is not
particularly demanding in terms of water values. She
is very adaptable and is comfortable in
many different environments. Basically, however, nicely planted aquariums
offer a good habitat for the animals, because they have so many surfaces to
graze on and can hide there better. This is especially important for the
young of the Bloody Mary shrimp.
As omnivores,
Bloody Mary shrimp are good consumers of leftovers. They
are not particularly picky about food. Nevertheless, it is important to
give the animals a varied diet and to give them a suitable protein feed
twice a week. Otherwise, they like to eat plant-based food and also shrimp
staple food that is rather low in protein. Brown autumn
leaves should always be present in the invertebrate aquarium and are
therefore also highly recommended in a tank with Bloody Mary shrimp.
Like all Neocaridina, Bloody
Mary shrimp are peaceful group animals
that socialize well
with other aquatic creatures such as fish, crabs, freshwater crabs, snails, and mussels,
provided they are peaceful and not too hectic. They can also be kept in an
aquarium with other dwarf shrimp, provided the animals need similar water
parameters. Bloody Mary shrimp can mix with other color forms of
the genus Neocaridina, which leads to offspring that are no longer
hereditary. Our intersection table provides
a good overview.
Bloody Marys breed very
well when they like their surroundings. The females carry 20 to 40 eggs
under their abdomen for three to four weeks. After this time, fully
developed young hatch. Under certain circumstances, the offspring may have
weaker colored or differently colored animals, which should be separated in
order to keep the trunk of Bloody Mary shrimp inherited and color-pure.
Our recommendation: Use NatureHolic
InVitros for planting. These are free from snails, planarians and
other unwanted roommates. Also free from algae spores, bacteria, and fungi.
Expert tip : We
recommend the NatureHolic 3 phase liquid for invertebrate husbandry. The
care set offers the best all-round protection for your invertebrates. It
ensures optimal conditions for successful breeding and keeping.
Characteristics
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Scientific name: |
Neocaridina davidi Bouvier,
1904 |
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German name: |
Bloody Mary Shrimp, Bloody
Mary Sakura Shrimp, Red Wine Sakura |
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Difficulty level: |
suitable for beginners |
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Origin / Distribution: |
originally from Taiwan |
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Coloring: |
intense and opaque wine red,
as if painted |
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Age expectation: |
18 to 24 months |
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Water parameters: |
GH 3 to 30, KH 3 to 30, pH 6.5
to 8.5, temperature 5 to 30 ° C |
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Pool size: |
from 10 l, but we recommend a
size of at least 20 l, especially for beginners |
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Lining: |
Protein feed 1 to 2 times
a week, otherwise more vegetable ( Natureholic Mainfeed ) |
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Propagation: |
easy, after four to six weeks,
20 to 40 young hatch |
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Behavior: |
peaceful |
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Socialization: |
with small peaceful fish,
crabs, other dwarf shrimp, crabs, snails and clams |
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