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Blue Velvet Shrimp

Neocaridina davidi var. 'Blue Velvet' · family Atyidae

Blue Velvet Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi var. 'Blue Velvet') — aquarium shrimp
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Parameters

Temperature
18–28 °C
pH
6.5–8
Hardness
6–18 °dGH
Tank volume
from 20 L
Maximum size
up to 3 cm
Group size
min 10, ideal 20
Temperament
Peaceful
Difficulty
Beginner
Lifespan
1–2 years

Pros and cons

  • Easy breeding
  • Bright blue — rare in freshwater
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Same care as cherry
  • Don't mix with cherry (offspring becomes muddy)
  • Camouflages worse on light substrate
  • Less prolific than cherry

Description

The blue variant of the cherry shrimp. Solid deep-blue colour like velvet. Care identical to cherry — hardy in tap water.

FAQ

Чем blue velvet отличается от blue dream?
Это одна и та же линия Neocaridina davidi, но blue dream — более глубокая селекция с равномерным насыщенным синим без коричневых пятен. Velvet — это стартовая форма, dream — продвинутая.
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Sources

  1. Wikipedia: Neocaridina davidi var. 'Blue Velvet' · Wikipedia · 2026-05-22