{"product_id":"neocaridina-orange-shrimp","title":"Neocaridina Orange Shrimp","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eBuy 6+save 5% at checkout \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eBuy 12+ save 10% at checkout \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeocaridina Orange Shrimp are a beautiful freshwater shrimp variety known for their bright orange coloration and active grazing behavior. Their color adds a bold, eye-catching contrast to planted aquariums, especially against darker substrate, green plants, and natural décor. They are a favorite among hobbyists who want useful cleanup crew animals that are also visually striking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Hobbyists Love Orange Shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright orange coloration that stands out in planted aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstantly active and interesting to watch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent cleanup crew for biofilm, leftover food, and soft algae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat for nano tanks and peaceful community aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan reproduce readily in the right setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament \u0026amp; Behavior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrange 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey do best in tanks with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLive plants, mosses, and cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStable water quality and temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGentle filtration and flow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlenty of surfaces for grazing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstablished biofilm in the aquarium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Size (Recommended)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNano setup: 5 gallons+ recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall colony: 10 gallons+ preferred\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarger colonies: bigger tanks strongly recommended for population growth and stability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal range: 68–78°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany hobbyists keep them around 70–76°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStability is more important than chasing an exact number\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Mates (Good Choices)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood tank mates may include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall peaceful snails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther peaceful shrimp colony setups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery gentle nano fish in carefully planned aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies-only shrimp tanks are often the safest choice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAggressive fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFish that pick constantly at invertebrates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAny tank mates likely to prey on baby shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrange 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended foods:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-quality shrimp foods and pellets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlgae wafers in moderation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlanched vegetables occasionally\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBiofilm and naturally occurring grazing surfaces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat You’re Getting from Legacy Line Aquatics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen 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:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShrimp health\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClean systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProper feeding, mixture of high-quality prepared foods and natural grazing opportunities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCareful day-to-day observation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong overall condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat matters, especially with shrimp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocal Delivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelivery is available within an 80-mile maximum distance from Owensboro, Kentucky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$150 minimum order is required for delivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$25 delivery fee applies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocal Meet-Up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocal meet-up is available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter order we will contact you by email, or through Facebook or Instagram Messenger.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe will arrange a date, time, and public location to meet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Live Arrival\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLive shrimp are shipped Monday–Wednesday (weather permitting) to reduce transit risk. 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