Description
Assorted Cherry Shrimp
Latin name: Neocaridina davidi
The Assorted Cherry Shrimp are a colourful mix of selectively bred Neocaridina davidi varieties, offering a vibrant combination of reds, blues, yellows, oranges, greens, and other eye-catching colours. Peaceful, hardy, and easy to care for, they make a fantastic addition to planted aquariums, shrimp colonies, and peaceful community tanks.
Care Information
- Adult Size: 2–3 cm
- Temperature: 20–26°C
- pH: 6.5–7.8
- Tank Size: Minimum 20 litres
- Diet: Omnivorous — specialised shrimp foods, algae, biofilm, blanched vegetables, leaf litter, and occasional protein-rich foods
- Temperament: Completely peaceful; ideal for shrimp-only or peaceful community aquariums
- Tank Setup: Mature planted aquarium with mosses, gentle filtration, stable water parameters, and plenty of hiding places
Why Choose Assorted Cherry Shrimp?
- A colourful mix: Enjoy a variety of vibrant Neocaridina colour morphs in one aquarium.
- Excellent clean-up crew: Constantly graze on algae, biofilm, and leftover food, helping to keep the aquarium clean.
- Easy to care for: Hardy and suitable for both beginners and experienced shrimp keepers.
- Ideal for planted tanks: Thrive amongst mosses and dense planting while adding constant movement.
- Fun to breed: Under the right conditions, they breed readily and create fascinating, active colonies.
The Assorted Cherry Shrimp are a fantastic choice for aquarists looking to add colour, activity, and natural cleaning power to any planted freshwater aquarium.
Click & Collect
Livestock will only be bagged once you arrive, or if you contact us in advance to request it ready beforehand.
Local Delivery
Order anything from our in-store range and have it delivered right to you.
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery from £15 - £30
- Range 0-25 miles from store
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DX Express: 1 working day, same-day dispatch before noon 0-75kg
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days 75-500kg
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
Pre-Order
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
📦 Want to Add to an Existing Order?
No problem! Just place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to link it with your original one (as long as it hasn’t been dispatched yet).
🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
⚠️ Delivery Exclusions
Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
Cornwall Isles: TR21–TR25
All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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