Neocaridina Blue Velvet Shrimp

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Neocaridina Blue Velvet Shrimp are a beautiful freshwater shrimp variety known for their rich blue coloration and active grazing behavior. Their color adds a striking contrast to planted aquariums, especially against green plants, wood, and darker substrate. They are a favorite among hobbyists who want useful cleanup crew animals that are also visually impressive.

At Legacy Line Aquatics, these shrimp are bred and raised in-house by me in a small-scale, care-first setup. I do not source from mass-production livestock farms. My focus is on raising healthy livestock with clean water, proper nutrition, and attentive day-to-day care, so you receive shrimp I’d be confident keeping in my own fish room.

Why Hobbyists Love Blue Velvet Shrimp

• Beautiful blue coloration that stands out in planted aquariums
• Constantly active and interesting to watch
• Excellent cleanup crew for biofilm, leftover food, and soft algae
• Great for nano tanks and peaceful community aquariums
• Can reproduce readily in the right setup

Temperament & Behavior

Blue Velvet Shrimp are peaceful, active shrimp that spend most of their time grazing on surfaces throughout the aquarium. They do best in well-established tanks with plenty of cover, stable water conditions, and low predation pressure. In the right setup, they are constantly visible and add movement throughout the tank.

They do best in tanks with:

• Live plants, mosses, and cover
• Stable water quality and temperature
• Gentle filtration and flow
• Plenty of surfaces for grazing
• Established biofilm in the aquarium

Tank Size (Recommended)

• Nano setup: 5 gallons+ recommended
• Small colony: 10 gallons+ preferred
• Larger colonies: bigger tanks strongly recommended for population growth and stability

Water Temperature

• Ideal range: 68–78°F
• Many hobbyists keep them around 70–76°F
• Stability is more important than chasing an exact number

Tank Mates (Good Choices)

Best tank mates are peaceful fish and invertebrates that will not harass or eat shrimp. Keep in mind that baby shrimp are much more vulnerable than adults.

Good tank mates may include:

• Small peaceful snails
• Other peaceful shrimp colony setups
• Very gentle nano fish in carefully planned aquariums
• Species-only shrimp tanks are often the safest choice

Avoid:

• Aggressive fish
• Large fish
• Fish that pick constantly at invertebrates
• Any tank mates likely to prey on baby shrimp

Feeding

Blue Velvet Shrimp thrive on a varied diet. While they spend much of their time grazing naturally, supplemental feeding helps support color, breeding, molting, and overall health.

Recommended foods:

• High-quality shrimp foods and pellets
• Algae wafers in moderation
• Blanched vegetables occasionally
• Biofilm and naturally occurring grazing surfaces

What You’re Getting from Legacy Line Aquatics

When you purchase from me, you’re getting shrimp that were bred and raised in-house, not mass-imported and flipped. I take a small-scale approach so I can focus on:

• Shrimp health
• Clean systems
• Proper feeding, mixture of high-quality prepared foods and natural grazing opportunities
• Careful day-to-day observation
• Strong overall condition

That matters, especially with shrimp.

Local Delivery

• Delivery is available within an 80-mile maximum distance from Owensboro, Kentucky.
• $150 minimum order is required for delivery
• $25 delivery fee applies

Local Meet-Up

• Local meet-up is available.
• After order we will contact you by email, or through Facebook or Instagram Messenger.
• We will arrange a date, time, and public location to meet.

Shipping & Live Arrival

Live shrimp are shipped Monday–Wednesday (weather permitting) to reduce transit risk. Please review our How Shipping Works page and DOA policy before ordering.