Cherry Shrimp Water ConditionsĬherry shrimp can live happily between 65-82 F but lower temperatures will reduce growth and reproduction rates, and higher temperatures reduces the dissolved oxygen in the water. The deep red color of Cherry shrimp is not found in the wild and-like a betta fish- the shrimp’s color has been developed and enhanced by selective breeding.Īquarium shrimp are sensitive to water quality, so testing your water before adding shrimp is a must. Perhaps the most popular beginner aquarium shrimp, Cherry shrimp or Red Cherry Shrimp (RCS) are red in color (duh) and can tolerate a relatively wide range of water conditions (for a shrimp).Ĭherry shrimp are actually a mutation or color variation of a wild dwarf shrimp (Neocaridina denticulata sinensis) found in China, Taiwan, and Vietnam. Female cherry shrimp in a planted aquarium
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