Red Rili Shrimp

Description

Common name:
Red Rili Shrimp

Scientific name:
Neocaridina davidi (Red Rili morph)

Chinese name:
红丽丽樱花虾

Japanese name:
レッドリリシュリンプ

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 red and translucent pattern, good algae cleaner, easy to breed
Cons: Can be eaten by larger fish, pattern may vary between individuals

Long description:
Red Rili Shrimp are a selectively bred Neocaridina morph known for their distinctive red coloration combined with clear or translucent body sections. They are active grazers that feed on algae and biofilm, helping keep the aquarium clean. A planted tank with moss and hiding areas helps them feel secure and encourages breeding. They are ideal for peaceful community aquariums and do best in stable, mature tanks with consistent water conditions.

Photos are for illustration purposes only. Please refer to the stated dimensions for accurate sizing. We welcome you to visit our shop to personally select your fish.

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Red Rili Shrimp Care in Singapore

The Red Rili is prized for its broken pattern of solid red and clear glass segments, a look that comes from selective breeding within the Neocaridina davidi line. Because the pattern is variable, a colony will throw a spread of grades, which makes culling and selecting your best stock part of the fun. We pick our breeders for clean colour blocks and crisp transparency so the shrimp you take home start from a strong base.

These are hardy and beginner-friendly, tolerating the typical SG range well. With our ambient 27-29C most tanks run heaterless, and a planted setup with moss gives constant biofilm to graze. Singapore tap water is soft and treated with chloramine, so condition every refill and keep parameters steady, since sudden swings stress shrimp far more than the absolute numbers do.

See the rest of our colony in the shrimp section. For setup and grading we suggest our Red Rili shrimp care guide and our notes on cherry shrimp colour grading to help you breed up.