Scientific Name:  Neocaridina davidi 

Common Name: Chocolate Shrimp

Scientific Name: Neocaridina davidi

Care Level: Easy

Temperament: Peaceful

Size: ~1–1.25 inches

Lifespan: 1–2 years

Appearance:

Chocolate Shrimp feature a rich brown coloration that can range from lighter cocoa tones to deep dark chocolate. Their earthy color looks especially good against green plants and light substrates.

Tank Requirements:

• Tank Size: 5+ gallons
• Temperature: 65–78°F
• pH: 6.5–7.8
• Water: Stable parameters are key

Diet:

• Algae, biofilm, and detritus
• Supplement with shrimp pellets, algae wafers, and blanched veggies

Behavior & Compatibility:

• Very peaceful and easy to keep
• Best kept in groups (6+)
• Safe with small, non-aggressive fish (avoid large or predatory species)

Breeding:

• Very easy to breed in freshwater
• Females carry eggs (“berried”) and hatch into miniature shrimp
• Population grows quickly in stable conditions

Pro Tips:

• Provide moss and hiding spots for babies
• Avoid copper and sudden water changes
• Use a sponge filter to protect shrimplets

Good For:

• Beginners
• Planted aquariums
• Breeding colonies

Notes:

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