8 Blue Velvet Shrimp

Scientific Name: Neocaridina davidi

Blue Velvet Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi – Blue Velvet Morph)

A vivid blue freshwater shrimp with a lighter, velvety tone compared to darker blue varieties like Blue Dream. Their bright coloration adds a clean, striking look to planted aquariums.

Care Level: Easy

Size: ~1–1.25 inches

Lifespan: 1–2 years

Water Parameters:

Temp: 68–78°F

pH: 6.5–7.8

KH/GH: Moderate, stable

Behavior: Peaceful, active scavenger—great for shrimp colonies and community tanks.

Diet: Algae, biofilm, shrimp pellets, blanched vegetables

Tank Setup:

• Sand or fine substrate
• Moss and biofilm-rich surfaces
• Hiding spots (plants, rocks, driftwood)
• Fully cycled, stable tank

Notes:

• Lighter blue than Blue Dream shrimp
• Color may vary from sky blue to deeper tones
• Breeds easily in freshwater
• Avoid copper and sudden parameter changes

Assortment includes a mix of colors and patterns; Exact colors and markings will vary; Stock photo used; fish received may differ.

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Domestic shipping only! Sorry, we cannot ship to anyone in Hawaii & Washington State.

We ship on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday via USPS Priority Mail. Once we get your order, we will ship it within 1 to 5 business days. For the safety of the animals, we do not ship aquatic life on Thursday and Friday. We do not want live aquatic animals sitting in USPS warehouse over the weekend. Thank you for your understanding.

Any orders placed before 12:00 PM on Tuesday will be shipped out that same week. orders placed after 12:00 PM on Tuesday will now be processed the following week

Male/Female: Will be picked at random (no custom orders)

Note: color may be slightly off from photo.

We placed a penny at the corner of the tank so you can have an idea of the size of the fish.

Guaranteed to arrive alive you have one hour of delivery to report any death. You must take a picture while the fish is dead in the bag before it’s opened.

Fish’s color might be off first 3 days due to shipping and stressed fish.

we do not refund shipping costs