Sakura Cherry Shrimp

Sakura Cherry Shrimp are a vibrant and attractive addition to any freshwater aquarium, known for their bright red colouration. Our cherry shrimp for sale are hardy and easy to keep, and help maintain a clean tank by feeding on algae, detritus and organic waste, making them both decorative and functional.

Location

Sakura cherry shrimp are a selectively bred, higher grade form of the red cherry shrimp (Neocaridina davidi), whose wild ancestors come from streams in Taiwan and southern China. They thrive in clean, stable water conditions. In an aquarium setting, they prefer environments that replicate their natural habitat, with clear water and ample surfaces for grazing.

Diet

Sakura Cherry Shrimp are detritivores, feeding on algae, biofilm, and decaying plant matter. They will also scavenge leftover food in the tank. To ensure they remain healthy and vibrant, supplement their diet with high quality shrimp pellets, algae wafers, and blanched vegetables such as 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 important for maintaining their health. Avoid using copper-based medications, as copper is toxic to shrimp.

Habitat

To create an ideal habitat for Sakura Cherry Shrimp, use a soft substrate like sand or fine gravel. Adding live plants, driftwood, and rocks will provide grazing surfaces and hiding spots. These shrimp prefer low water current, so ensure your filtration system provides a gentle flow.

Breeding

Breeding Sakura Cherry Shrimp is relatively easy when kept in optimal conditions. Females carry their eggs under their abdomen until they hatch into tiny shrimp, which immediately start foraging on biofilm and detritus.

Buy more and save, with multi-buy discounts from 10 shrimp. Cherry shrimp live happily alongside amano shrimp and thrive on our shrimp food. Prefer blue? See our blue diamond 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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