Scientific name: Neocaridina heteropoda var. 'yellow'
Common name: Yellow Cherry Shrimp
Difficulty level: Easy
Origin: Taiwan
Yellow Cherry Shrimp Requirements:
As with all dwarf shrimp, a large aquarium is not needed to keep Yellow Cherries and a setup of at least 10L should be more than enough to sustain a colony. Some aquarists choose to keep them in even smaller tanks, but these will be a lot more difficult to keep stable and are less suitable for beginners. All aquariums, including Yellow Cherry shrimp tanks, should be filtered and cycled. A sponge filter or a regular filter with a pre-filter sponge is recommended for when keeping dwarf shrimp, as their fry are very small and can easily get sucked up by powerful filters. A heater is usually not a necessity if the setup is located in a heated room, although you can choose to go for one if you want to make sure the temperature remains stable. All shrimp will feel safest (and thus display bright coloration and behave naturally) when plenty of hiding places are present in their aquarium. This can be anything from live plants to special shrimp tubes.
Yellow Cherry Shrimp Water Quality:
Yellow Cherry shrimp, especially the lower and less heavily selectively bred grades, are not too demanding when it comes to water quality and will do well in a wide range of water parameters. Just be sure to never introduce them into an uncycled tank, as they are very sensitive to ammonia and nitrites, and keep water values as stable as possible. Water quality can be tested using a liquid test kit; test regularly to make sure everything is still in order. Be sure to do regular water changes to keep nitrates in check.
pH: 6.2-8.0
Temperature: 18-27.5 °C
gH: 4-8
kH: 3-15
TDS (Total Dissolved Solids): 150-250