About the species

Orange Rili is a patterned variant of Neocaridina davidi with a strongly orange head and tail and a transparent midsection. The warm orange tone combined with the rili pattern gives clear contrast in the aquarium, and the shrimp is as hardy as other Neocaridina.

Facts

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

Behavior

Orange 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

Orange 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

Orange Rili is a good choice if you want a distinct pattern in a warm colour range. The pattern varies between individuals, so select for a sharp boundary between colour and clear section. Green planting gives fine contrast to the orange tone.