Yellow Fire Shrimp

Yellow Fire Shrimp are a vibrant and striking addition to any freshwater aquarium, known for their bright yellow colouration. Our yellow shrimp for sale not only enhance the beauty of your tank but also serve a practical purpose by feeding on algae, detritus and organic waste, helping to keep your aquarium clean.

Location

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

Diet

Yellow Fire Shrimp are primarily detritivores, feeding on algae, biofilm, and decaying organic matter. They will also scavenge leftover food in the tank. To ensure their health and vibrant colouration, 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 essential for maintaining their health. Avoid using medications containing copper, as copper is toxic to shrimp.

Habitat

To create an ideal habitat for your Yellow Fire Shrimp, use a soft substrate like sand or fine gravel. Live plants, driftwood, and rocks are beneficial for grazing and hiding. These shrimp prefer low water currents, so ensure your filtration system provides a gentle flow.

Breeding

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

Buy more and save, with multi-buy discounts from 10 shrimp. Yellow shrimp live happily alongside amano shrimp and thrive on our shrimp food. Prefer red? See our sakura cherry 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.

Track Your Order

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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