Cherry shrimp

Cherry shrimp

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Neocaridia denticulata var. red
photo courtesy of Lin, Yu-Ho

This is a small (about 1" TL) algae eating shrimp from Taiwan. 

Neocaridia denticulata var. red
photo courtesy of Lin, Yu-Ho

This is a small (about 1" TL) algae eating shrimp from Taiwan. 

Survive in aquariums: Yes
Survive in warm ponds: No
Survive in cold ponds: No
Plant eating capacity: Low
Algae eating capacity: Moderate to High

I bought two red cherry shrimp for my 20 gallon tank on 12/27/02. I am not sure what species they are but they may be a Palaemon species. The store said they grow to 3 inches but mine are both under half an inch long
Information used with permission from Robyn

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Survive in aquariums: Yes
Survive in warm ponds: No
Survive in cold ponds: No
Plant eating capacity: Low
Algae eating capacity: Moderate to High

I bought two red cherry shrimp for my 20 gallon tank on 12/27/02. I am not sure what species they are but they may be a Palaemon species. The store said they grow to 3 inches but mine are both under half an inch long
Information used with permission from Robyn

Live animal shipping cannot be combined with any aquarium plant or aquarium supply shipping