Description
Blue Valvet Shrimp – Approximately 1–2 cm
Blue Valvet Shrimp are live aquarium shrimp offered at a listed size of approximately 1–2 cm, for keepers planning a dedicated shrimp setup or a carefully selected aquarium community.
Livestock Details and Listed Conditions
- Listed variety: Blue Valvet Shrimp.
- Listed supply size: approximately 1–2 cm; this is not a confirmed maximum adult size.
- Individual size, colour intensity and markings may vary.
Recommended Water Parameters
These are general care recommendations for Blue Velvet Neocaridina, assuming this trade-name identification is correct, not verified holding conditions for this stock. Published breeder ranges differ; confirm the supplied line and its current conditions before acclimation.
- pH: 6.8–7.5.
- Temperature: 20–24°C.
- General hardness (GH): 6–8 °dGH.
- Carbonate hardness (KH): 2–5 °dKH.
- Total dissolved solids (TDS): 180–250 ppm.
- Ammonia: 0 ppm.
- Nitrite: 0 ppm.
- Nitrate: below 20 ppm.
Maintain stable conditions and avoid sudden changes in temperature, pH or mineral content. TDS is a monitoring guide, not a substitute for GH, KH and water-quality tests.
Aquarium Planning
Confirm the supplied stock’s species, temperature, pH and hardness requirements before choosing aquarium conditions. Trade names alone should not be used to assume that different shrimp varieties share the same water requirements. Assess tankmates carefully, particularly fish that may prey on small shrimp.
Introduction and Ongoing Care
Confirm current stock conditions before introduction and acclimate carefully. Maintain suitable filtration, regular water testing and water changes, with feeding matched to the confirmed shrimp species. Do not rely on shrimp as a substitute for aquarium maintenance.
Confirm the quantity supplied and current stock details before ordering. Plan long-term housing around confirmed mature size and care requirements rather than supply size alone.
