Cherry Shrimp

Choose your Neocaridina cherry shrimp

Explore cherry shrimp in red, blue, yellow and other colour varieties, with individual shrimp, packs and bundles to suit your plans. Compare the listings above for the available colour, size, quantity and price. For the classic red variety, see our Red Cherry Shrimp.

Cherry shrimp are small freshwater shrimp known for their colour and their habit of grazing across plants, wood and other surfaces. They can be a rewarding first shrimp for a keeper with an established aquarium. A prepared tank and suitable tank mates matter more than choosing a particular colour.

What to check before buying

• Colour and pattern: compare Red Cherry, Blue Dream, Yellow, Green Jade and the other varieties listed. Use each product's name and description to choose the colour you want; a bundle may contain more than one colour.
• Size and quantity: check the selected option carefully. Juveniles and adults may be offered in different listings, and a pack or bundle can contain different quantities.
• Your existing shrimp: check which species you already keep before adding another variety. Neocaridina and Caridina should not be assumed to have identical care requirements.
• Tank readiness: choose shrimp for a cycled aquarium with stable conditions and suitable filtration. If you are unsure, bring your water test results and tank details to our team before ordering.

Prepare a planted home

Live plants, moss and sheltered spaces give shrimp places to explore and retreat. Use a sponge filter or protect the intake of another filter so small shrimp cannot be drawn inside. Check ammonia and nitrite before adding livestock; both should read zero. Continue regular water tests and water changes with conditioned water.

Cherry shrimp graze on algae and biofilm, the thin layer of microorganisms growing on aquarium surfaces. Supplement that natural grazing with suitable shrimp food in small amounts, and remove uneaten food. Keep up your normal aquarium maintenance rather than relying on shrimp to solve an algae problem.

Consider tank mates carefully. Fish can eat shrimp, particularly young ones, even when the fish are described as peaceful. A tank dedicated to shrimp gives you more control over that risk. For setup and feeding advice, read our Cherry Shrimp Care & Buying Guide, then review how to acclimate new shrimp before they arrive.

Delivery or Sydney pickup

Order for delivery to eligible Australian addresses, or choose free pickup from our Wetherill Park store. We do not currently ship live shrimp to WA, NT or TAS. Check the shipping policy for eligibility and current arrangements. For pickup, wait for your ready-to-collect confirmation before visiting.