How To : Rear Cherry Shrimp

Whenever there is a discussion about aquarium, it has always been about fish. People share their experiences rearing fish, the different type of filter used, method of taking care of the fish and even tips on cleaning the aquarium.

If you want to try a new hobby related to aquarium or aquatic creatures, but not fish, now you can try rearing cherry shrimp.



The origin of Cherry Shrimp can be traced back to Cambodia or Thailand. Generally, cherry shrimp are small in size and can grow up to about 1.5 - 2 inches. Cherry shrimp are peaceful creatures and tend to be eaten by larger fish. So, if you want to put the cherry shrimp and fish together in the same tank, it is advisable to try putting a few cherry shrimp into the tank and monitor if the fish would eat them up. Otherwise, it would be a waste of money, although cherry shrimp is somewhat inexpensive; you can get it for around RM2 per shrimp.


Scientific name: Neocaridina denticulata sinesis
Origin: Cambodia, Thailand
Temperature: 75 - 86
pH: 6-8
Maximum Size: 1.5 - 2 inches
Temperament: Peaceful algae eating shrimp, will be eaten by larger fish
Color: Cherry shrimp are a color variation of the sinensis shrimp, which also come in a brown color and a green color.