Care
Keep them happy
Neocaridina are the easiest shrimp in the hobby. Stable, cycled water matters more than perfect numbers — here are the numbers anyway.
The short version
Give them a cycled tank, and they do the rest. A sponge filter, a clump of moss or a few plants to graze, and a pinch of food a few times a week is a complete setup. They eat algae and biofilm all day on their own.
Two things actually hurt shrimp: copper and sudden change. Skip copper-based medications, and when you do water changes, keep them small and steady. Drip-acclimate new arrivals for about an hour before they go in.
Tankmates: anything that won't fit a shrimp in its mouth. Snails, small rasboras, and other shrimp are safe bets. Bettas and most cichlids see lunch, not roommates.
All our shrimp are unsexed — sex is random and can't be guaranteed. If you're hoping to breed, a bigger pack is the honest way to get both sexes.
Quick answers
Asked a lot
Are the shrimp sexed?
No — all shrimp are unsexed. Sex is random and cannot be guaranteed.
When do orders ship?
Monday through Wednesday only, so your shrimp never sit in a carrier depot over a weekend. Shipping is a $20 flat rate, guaranteed 2-day.
What if my shrimp arrive dead?
Send photo or video evidence of the unopened bag within 2 hours of the first delivery attempt and we'll refund you or reship. You pay shipping on a reshipment, so the refund is usually the better deal.
Can I pick up locally?
Yes — local pickup in San Antonio is free. We arrange the time and place by email after your order.
What water do neocaridina need?
68–78 °F, pH 6.8–7.5, GH 6–8, KH 2–5, TDS 150–250. Every product page lists the parameters, and the care page goes deeper.