About the species

Green Jade - Golden is a variant of Neocaridina davidi where the jade-green colour shifts towards a warm golden-olive tone. The result is an unusual colour range between green and gold that stands clearly apart from both Green Jade and the yellow variants.

Facts

• Latin name: Neocaridina davidi
• Common name: Green Jade - Golden
• Size: Up to 3 cm
• Lifespan: Up to 2 years

Behavior

Green Jade - Golden 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

Green Jade - Golden 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

Green Jade - Golden suits anyone looking for something outside the usual colour ranges. The tone varies between individuals, so select for the expression you want to strengthen. A dark substrate and warm lighting bring out the golden character.