About the species

Yellow Neon is a colourful variant of Neocaridina davidi with an intense neon-yellow body and often a more pronounced yellow dorsal line. It is a hardy, easy-care dwarf shrimp that suits both beginners and experienced aquarists.

Facts

• Latin name: Neocaridina davidi
• Common name: Yellow Neon
• Size: Up to 3 cm
• Lifespan: Up to 2 years

Behavior

Yellow Neon 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

Yellow Neon 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

Yellow Neon is a rewarding choice if you want maximum colour impact without demanding care. The glowing yellow shows up strongest against a dark substrate and green planting. Stable water values and a varied diet give both intense colour and a quickly growing colony.