Description
Common name:
Green Jade Shrimp
Scientific name:
Neocaridina davidi (Green Jade morph)
Chinese name:
绿玉樱花虾
Japanese name:
グリーンジェイドシュリンプ
Size:
2–3 cm
Lifespan:
1–2 years
Level:
Beginner
Family:
Atyidae
pH:
6.5–7.8
Origin:
Taiwan
Water hardness:
Moderate to hard (6–15 dGH)
Diet:
Omnivore (algae, biofilm, shrimp pellets, blanched vegetables)
Ideal water Temperature:
20–26°C
Special care:
Avoid copper; provide plants and moss for grazing and hiding; stable water parameters are important
Behavior:
Peaceful, active scavenger
Pros and cons:
Pros: Unique green coloration, great algae cleaner, easy to breed
Cons: Can be eaten by larger fish, color may vary between individuals
Long description:
Green Jade Shrimp are a selectively bred color morph of Neocaridina shrimp known for their soft to deep green body coloration. They constantly graze on algae and biofilm, helping to maintain tank cleanliness. A planted aquarium with moss and hiding spaces helps them feel secure and encourages breeding. They are well suited to peaceful community tanks and thrive in stable, mature aquariums with consistent water parameters.
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Keeping Green Jade Shrimp in a Planted SG Tank
Green Jade Shrimp are a selectively bred Neocaridina morph prized for their soft to deep green bodies, and like all Neocaridina they are hardy, beginner-friendly grazers. They earn their keep cleaning biofilm and algae off plants and hardscape while adding an unusual colour you rarely see in local tanks. A mature, planted setup with moss gives them the cover and grazing surfaces that keep colonies confident and breeding.
Green is a colour that can vary between individuals and weaken in poor conditions, so stable parameters and a dark substrate help the jade tone stay rich. As with all Neocaridina, keep copper well away and confirm any fertiliser or treatment is shrimp-safe. They suit our local water’s moderate hardness, and because our ambient temperatures run warm, a cooler shaded spot keeps them comfortable and breeding steadily.
Read our green jade grading guide and our notes on the best plants for a shrimp tank to set them up well. See more in our shrimp range.
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