About the species

Red Fire is a highly selected red variant of Neocaridina davidi with deep, almost solid red colour extending right out onto the legs. It is a hardy, easy-care dwarf shrimp that delivers strong colour impact even in smaller aquariums.

Facts

• Latin name: Neocaridina davidi
• Common name: Red Fire
• Size: Up to 3 cm
• Lifespan: Up to 2 years

Behavior

Red Fire 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

Red Fire 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

Red Fire suits anyone who wants powerful red colour while keeping the care simple. The colour is stable and passes on well in a pure colony. Keep the variety separate from other Neocaridina colours to preserve the deep red tone across generations.