About the species

Green Jade - Low is a green variant of Neocaridina davidi with a lighter, more translucent green than the High grade. Colour coverage is lower, giving a softer and more natural look. It is as hardy and easy to keep as other Neocaridina.

Facts

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

Behavior

Green Jade - Low 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 - Low 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 - Low is an affordable way into the green colour range. With time and selection a Low colony can be worked towards individuals with stronger colour. Green planting and a light substrate suit the variant well.