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Neocaridina heteropoda (Yellow Shrimp)

Family: Atyidae

Distribution: The Yellow Shrimp has its origins in Japan, but were selectively bred in Germany from the Neocaridina heteropoda wild variety.
PH: 6.5 – 7.5
Temperature: 15 – 27°C (59 – 81°F)
Hardness: 3 – 15 dKH

Description: The Yellow Shrimp female can come in an extremely bright yellow colour, while males are more opaque [...]

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Neocaridina heteropoda (Red Cherry Shrimp)

Family: Atyidae

Distribution: The red Neocaridina heteropoda, or Red Cherry Shrimp, originates from the waters of Taiwan.  The wild form, however, comes from North Vietnam and China.
PH: 6.5 – 8.0
Temperature: 18 – 28°C (64 – 82°F)
Hardness: gH 12

Description: The Red Cherry Shrimp is the most popular shrimp in the hobby, and an excellent [...]

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Neocaridina heteropoda

Family: Atyidae

Distribution: Neocaridina heteropoda, the wild version of the more common Red Cherry Shrimp and Yellow Shrimp, has its origins in China and Taiwan.  Its exact origin is unknown.  It has recently been released into the wild in Hawaii, to detrimental effect.
PH: 6.5 – 8.0
Temperature: 18 – 30°C (65 – 85°F)
Hardness: 3 – [...]

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