November 12, 2020

bloody mary shrimp

Bloody Mary Shrimp - Neocaridina davidi

" The Bloody Mary shrimp looks like it has been freshly painted. Its intense coloring makes it a very attractive shrimp for plant tanks and aquascapes, where it not only clears up the algae growth, but also creates a very nice contrast to the green of the plants. Its easy reproduction and their modesty make them a very good prawn for beginners. " - Garnelio

features

Water values:

soft to hard

Difficulty level:

for beginners

Propagation:

possible in fresh water

Coloring:

red

Origin:

Offspring abroad

description

The Bloody Mary shrimp belongs to the species Neocaridina davidi. It is characterized by a particularly intense, opaque wine-red color and often also by a rather short rostrum. The new color morph, also known as Red Wine Sakura Shrimp , was first bred from the chocolate sakuras in Taiwan. This color form does not occur in nature. The females reach a size of up to three centimeters, the males remain slightly smaller.

Like all species and color forms of the genus Neocaridina, the Bloody Mary is not particularly demanding in terms of water values. She is very adaptable and is comfortable in many different environments. Basically, however, nicely planted aquariums offer a good habitat for the animals, because they have so many surfaces to graze on and can hide there better. This is especially important for the young of the Bloody Mary shrimp.

As omnivores , Bloody Mary shrimp are good consumers of leftovers . They are not particularly picky about food. Nevertheless, it is important to give the animals a varied diet and to give them a suitable protein feed twice a week . Otherwise they like to eat plant-based food and also shrimp staple food that is rather low in protein . Brown autumn leaves should always be present in the invertebrate aquarium and are therefore also highly recommended in a tank with Bloody Mary shrimp.

Like all Neocaridina, Bloody Mary shrimp are peaceful group animals that socialize well with other aquatic creatures such as fish, crabs , freshwater crabs , snails, and mussels , provided they are peaceful and not too hectic. They can also be kept in an aquarium with other dwarf shrimp, provided the animals need similar water parameters. Bloody Mary shrimp can mix with other color forms of the genus Neocaridina , which leads to offspring that are no longer hereditary. Our intersection table provides a good overview.

Bloody Marys breed very well when they like their surroundings. The females carry 20 to 40 eggs under their abdomen for three to four weeks. After this time, fully developed young hatch. Under certain circumstances, the offspring may have weaker colored or differently colored animals, which should be separated in order to keep the trunk of Bloody Mary shrimp inherited and color-pure.

Our recommendation: Use NatureHolic InVitros for planting. These are free from snails, planarians and other unwanted roommates. Also free from algae spores, bacteria and fungi.

Expert tip : We recommend the NatureHolic 3 phase liquid for invertebrate husbandry . The care set offers the best all-round protection for your invertebrates. It ensures optimal conditions for successful breeding and keeping.

Characteristics

Scientific name:

Neocaridina davidi Bouvier, 1904

German name:

Bloody Mary Shrimp, Bloody Mary Sakura Shrimp, Red Wine Sakura

Difficulty level:

suitable for beginners

Origin / Distribution:

originally from Taiwan

Coloring:

intense and opaque wine red, as if painted

Age expectation:

18 to 24 months

Water parameters:

GH 3 to 30, KH 3 to 30, pH 6.5 to 8.5, temperature 5 to 30 ° C

Pool size:

from 10 l, but we recommend a size of at least 20 l, especially for beginners

Lining:

Protein feed 1 to 2 times a week, otherwise more vegetable ( Natureholic Mainfeed )

Propagation:

easy, after four to six weeks, 20 to 40 young hatch

Behavior:

peaceful

Socialization:

with small peaceful fish, crabs, other dwarf shrimp, crabs, snails and clams