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Minami Shrimp - Neocaridina denticulata
 

 
Quick Stats 
 
  • Common Name: Minami shrimp, Minaminumi shrimp

 

  • Scientific Name: Neocaridina denticulata
 
  • Origin: Japan, typically found in streams and rivers.

 

  • Size: Adults can range in size from 3-5cm

 

  • Food: Prepared Food, Algae. Ours are currently feeding on the algae in their tank and supplimented with Hikari Crab Bites.

 

  • Temperature: 70-76°F is ideal though Yellow Shrimp can tolerate temperatures in the 60's. We seem to experience the best color around 76°F with the ones we are currently keeping.

 

  • Water Parameters: Minami shrimp are much like the other Neocaridina species in that they can survive in a wide range of water conditions.. Can range from soft and slightly acidic to hard and alkaline. We keep ours at a PH7

 

  • Larval Development: High Form Babies are minature versions of the adults and require no special conditions to reach maturity.


 
Information

Minami shrimp can be found across Japan in rivers and streams. It is popularly belived that Minami shrimp are the 'wild form' of Red Cherry Shrimp, this is not true. While both are Neocaridina's, they are different subspecies.

 

Minami shrimp dont display the same vivid colors as many of the other dwarf shrimp but in well planted tanks they do have their own beauty. They are very easy to keep and probably the best starter shrimp you could go with. Minami's will readily breed for you with little effort on your part beyond maintaining water conditions.

 

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