| Common Name: Blue Pearl Shrimp |
| Species Name: Neocaridina cf. zhangjiajiensis var.blue |
| Temperature Range: 64 - 82 °F |
| pH Range: 6.5 - 7.8 |
| Origin: Hybrid breed originally from Germany |
| Diet Type: Omnivore |
Blue Pearl Shrimp
The Blue Pearl Shrimp was the first true breeding blue Dwarf Shrimp. These shrimp are a rare variant of the Snowball shrimp. The young are Blue.
Tank Requirements
While the Blue Pearl Shrimp can adapt to a wide verity of water parameters, it should still be kept in a well established aquarium with very stable parameters in order for it to thrive and show its true blue color. They can live under conditions that are soft and slightly acidic (ph 6.6-7.0) to very hard and alkaline (ph 7.0-8.4 and above). Blue Pearl Shrimp are very adaptable shrimp. Is most productive and does best in soft to medium hard water with a ph in the alkaline range.
Breeding
Blue Pearl Shrimp, as with most Neocaridina species of Dwarf Shrimp, are very prolific breeders. As long as a male and female are present in a well established, well-maintained aquarium they will breed. You need to make sure the water is not too acidicMight not reproduce at all in water that is too acidic.
The male is smaller and less colorful, while the female is larger and more vividly colored. After mating, the female will carry the eggs under her tail until they hatch as very small versions of the adult shrimp. No special care is required for the baby shrimp other than avoiding predators and filters than could suck them up and kill them.
Feeding
Omnivores by nature, Blue Pearl Shrimp will eat just about any food that finds its way into the home aquarium. While they are natural algae eaters supplemental feeding is often necessary. Blanched (boiled until soft) vegetables such as zucchini and spinach make great foods. They will also accept just about any food intended for bottom feeding fish or aquatic invertebrates. It is important not to over feed an aquarium with these as this may cause an ammonia spike.
Prices
$6.00/each