About the species

Black Carbon Rili is a patterned variant of Neocaridina davidi where the head and tail are coal black while the midsection is transparent. The contrast between the deep black and the clear middle makes the pattern unusually distinct. The shrimp is as hardy as other Neocaridina.

Facts

• Latin name: Neocaridina davidi
• Common name: Black Carbon Rili
• Size: Up to 3 cm
• Lifespan: Up to 2 years

Behavior

Black Carbon Rili is a very peaceful and active shrimp that thrives best in a group. It can be kept together with other peaceful shrimp, snails and calm fish species that require similar water values.

Reproduction

• Females usually release up to 40 fully developed shrimplets
• New broods arrive roughly every 4–6 weeks
• The species breeds readily in fresh water under stable conditions

Feeding

Black Carbon Rili is primarily a grazer and feeds on:

• Biofilm
• Algae
• Organic material

Feel free to supplement with:

• A quality shrimp food
• Smaller amounts of protein food

Aquarium

• Minimum aquarium size: 20 litres
• Substrate: Shrimp gravel

Difficulty level

🟢 Easy

Recommendation

Black Carbon Rili is one of the most graphic choices among Neocaridina. Select for a sharp boundary between black and clear if you want to keep the quality high. A light substrate and good lighting bring out the pattern best.