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Rili Shrimp

Neocaridina davidi var. 'Rili' · family Atyidae

Rili Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi var. 'Rili') — 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

  • Unique two-tone colouring
  • Easy breeding in regular water
  • Looks great on dark substrate
  • Affordable for the visual impact
  • Loses pattern with poor selection
  • Hybridizes with cherry — muddy offspring
  • Sometimes sold as wild-Neocaridina mix

Description

Rili — a bicoloured Neocaridina variation with a transparent middle and coloured front/back sections (red, black, or blue). Very striking.

FAQ

Какие цвета бывают у рили?
Самые распространённые: Red Rili (красный + прозрачный), Black Rili (чёрный + прозрачный), Blue Rili. Каждая линия — селекция с фиксацией паттерна.
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Sources

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