About the species

Orange Sakura is a variant of Neocaridina davidi with even, solid orange colour across the whole body. The warm tone stands clearly apart from the red and yellow variants and makes it easy to pick out even in a densely planted setup. Care is simple and the shrimp is very hardy.

Facts

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

Behavior

Orange Sakura 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 Sakura 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 Sakura is a rewarding variant with high colour coverage and simple care. It stands out very well against a dark substrate and green planting. Keep the colony free from other Neocaridina colours to preserve the even orange tone across generations.