About the species

Green Jade - High is one of the most eye-catching Neocaridina variants. The body carries a deep, opaque jade-green colour that is unusual among freshwater shrimp and makes it a real talking point in the aquarium. The High grade denotes the strongest and most solid colour.

Facts

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

Behavior

Green Jade - High 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 - High 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 - High is our pick in the green range when the colour should be as saturated as possible. It shows surprisingly well against red-brown plants and light sand. Keep the colony free from other Neocaridina colours to preserve the green tone.