Neocaridina Yellow Fire Shrimp

Name: Neocaridina Yellow Fire Shrimp
Brand: Legacy Line Aquatics LLC
Price: 3.5 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

$3.50

Our Yellow Fire Shrimp are bred and raised right here at Legacy Line Aquatics. From tiny shrimplets to sale size, they grow in our own freshwater systems, where we observe their development, activity, and feeding.

Their bright yellow coloration adds a cheerful contrast to green plants, dark substrate, and natural driftwood. These peaceful dwarf shrimp spend much of their time exploring moss, leaves, and aquarium surfaces while grazing on biofilm and soft algae.

They are an enjoyable choice for an established planted aquarium or a dedicated shrimp colony.

Yellow intensity and coverage vary with age, sex, genetics, and condition. Some individuals develop a lighter stripe along the back, but a particular stripe pattern is not guaranteed.

Why Hobbyists Love Yellow Fire Shrimp

Bright yellow coloration
Peaceful temperament
Active grazing and exploring
Safe with healthy aquarium plants
Small size suited to established nano aquariums
Can reproduce entirely in freshwater
An accessible introduction to breeding dwarf shrimp

What You’re Getting from Legacy Line Aquatics

Shrimp bred and raised in-house by us
Raised in our own freshwater systems
Observed throughout growth for condition, activity, and feeding response
Shrimp accustomed to aquarium life and prepared foods
Honest representation of natural size and color variation
No guarantee of sex, berried females, or a particular back stripe unless specifically listed

Scientific Identification: Neocaridina davidi “Yellow”
Common Name: Yellow Fire Shrimp / Yellow Cherry Shrimp
Source: Bred and raised in-house by Legacy Line Aquatics
Adult Size: Approximately 1–1½ inches; females generally larger
Temperament: Completely peaceful
Difficulty: Beginner to intermediate in an established aquarium
Lifespan: Approximately 1–2 years
Recommended Starting Group: 10 or more for a colony; not a schooling requirement
Minimum Tank Size: 5 gallons; 10 gallons or larger preferred for stability and colony growth
Temperature: 68–78°F
Breeding: Freshwater; no saltwater stage

Temperament & Behavior

Yellow Fire Shrimp are peaceful grazers that spend much of the day picking food from aquarium surfaces. A group provides more visible activity and a better opportunity to establish a breeding colony.

Freshly molted shrimp may hide while their new exoskeleton hardens. Moss, plants, and sheltered spaces provide places to rest safely.

An empty, translucent molt is normal and should not automatically be mistaken for a dead shrimp. Healthy molts can usually remain in the aquarium for the shrimp to graze on.

Feeding

Provide an established aquarium with biofilm and natural grazing surfaces, supplemented with a balanced shrimp diet.

Recommended foods:

Quality complete shrimp pellets
Small portions of algae or vegetable wafers
Shrimp-safe foods containing spirulina
Blanched zucchini or spinach
Occasional protein-containing shrimp foods
Biofilm growing on aquarium-safe leaves, wood, plants, and filter sponges

Feed small amounts according to colony size and available natural food. Remove uneaten supplemental food before it spoils.

Yellow Fire Shrimp help graze aquarium surfaces, but they do not replace regular maintenance or a balanced feeding routine.

Use a fully cycled, established aquarium with plenty of grazing surfaces. Moss, live plants, driftwood, and aquarium-safe leaf litter provide shelter and surfaces for biofilm growth.

Use sponge filtration or a properly fitted intake sponge to help protect shrimplets.

Tank Mates (Good Choices)

Other Yellow Fire Shrimp
Peaceful aquarium snails
Amano shrimp, with adequate food and space
Otocinclus in an appropriately established aquarium
Small, gentle fish when some shrimplet losses are acceptable

A shrimp-only aquarium is the best choice for maximum breeding success. Even small, peaceful fish may eat baby shrimp.

Avoid

Puffers
Predatory or aggressive fish
Most cichlids
Crayfish and predatory freshwater prawns
Unprotected filter intakes
Copper-based medications and treatments labeled unsafe for shrimp
Plants exposed to shrimp-toxic pesticides
Sudden changes in temperature, hardness, or TDS
Overfeeding and accumulated waste

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