Red Cherry Shrimp
The most popular freshwater shrimp. Easy to keep, fast breeding.
Order by Monday 8pm ET to ship this Tuesday–Wednesday · USPS Priority Mail Express overnight
All live fish and shrimp are guaranteed to arrive alive. If any arrive dead, contact us within 2 hours of delivery confirmation with a clear photo of the deceased animal in the unopened bag, and we issue a replacement or store credit — your choice. Void if delivery is refused, the address is incorrect, or the package is left unattended in extreme temperatures. Full terms →
Care At a Glance
- Tank Size
- 5 gallon minimum
- pH
- 6.8 – 7.5
- Temperature
- 65 – 78°F
- Hardness
- GH 6-8, KH 2-4
- Feeding
- Algae, biofilm, shrimp pellets
- Compatibility
- Keep with peaceful fish only
Most popular freshwater shrimp in the hobby. Gateway product — lowest price point, drives first purchases, converts to repeat customers for higher-margin SKUs. Colony massively overproducing. Grade: Cherry to Sakura.
Strain type: Neocaridina
| Tank Size | 5 gallon minimum |
|---|---|
| pH | 6.8 – 7.5 |
| Temperature | 65 – 78°F |
| Hardness | GH 6-8, KH 2-4 |
| Feeding | Algae, biofilm, shrimp pellets |
| Compatibility | Keep with peaceful fish only |
USPS Priority Mail Express, overnight delivery to most US locations.
- Ships Tuesday and Wednesday only so animals never sit over a weekend
- Medium Flat Rate box, rigid foam insulation, Life Support Breather Bags, heat or cold pack by season
- Tracking emailed at ship time — someone must receive the package
- Summer (June–September): cold pack included; shipments may hold during heat advisories