Red Fire Shrimp

Red Fire Shrimp are a striking addition to any freshwater aquarium, known for their bright red colouration. Our fire red shrimp for sale not only enhance the beauty of your tank but also help maintain a clean and healthy environment by feeding on algae, detritus and organic waste.

Location

Red Fire Shrimp are a selectively bred red form of Neocaridina davidi, whose wild ancestors come from streams in Taiwan and southern China. They thrive in stable water conditions. In aquariums, they prefer environments that replicate their natural habitat, with clear water and surfaces for grazing.

Diet

Red Fire Shrimp are primarily detritivores, feeding on algae, biofilm, and decaying organic matter. They also scavenge leftover food in the tank. To ensure their health and vibrancy, supplement their diet with high quality shrimp pellets, algae wafers, and blanched vegetables like spinach or courgette.

Care

These shrimp require stable water conditions with a temperature range of 22°C to 28°C and a pH of 6.5 to 7.5. Regular water changes are crucial for their well-being. Avoid using medications containing copper, as copper is toxic to shrimp.

Habitat

To create an ideal habitat for your Red Fire Shrimp, use a soft substrate like sand or fine gravel. Incorporating live plants, driftwood, and rocks provides grazing surfaces and hiding spots. These shrimp prefer low current, so use a gentle filtration system to avoid stress.

Breeding

Breeding Red Fire Shrimp is relatively easy in the right conditions. Females carry their eggs beneath their abdomen until they hatch into tiny shrimp, which are independent and immediately start foraging.

Buy more and save, with multi-buy discounts from 10 shrimp. Fire red shrimp live happily alongside amano shrimp and thrive on our shrimp food. For a deeper red, see our bloody mary shrimp.

Shipping Information

We take care to ensure your order arrives in excellent condition and ready to settle into your aquarium. All orders are shipped with tracking, and the cut-off time for same-day dispatch is 4 pm.

Orders containing dry goods, shrimp, snails or plants are dispatched Monday to Friday via Royal Mail for fast, reliable delivery. Livestock, in particular live fish and invertebrates, are dispatched Monday to Wednesday only, using an approved overnight courier, to avoid weekend delays and ensure safe and timely delivery.

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You will receive a tracking number by email when we begin processing your order for shipping. The selected courier will provide updates on delivery only through their tracking page.

During colder weather, heat packs are added when needed. Livestock orders are carefully packed in insulated boxes to help maintain a stable temperature throughout transit.

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