Description
Black Carbon Rili Shrimp – Sleek, Elegant, and Hardy Freshwater Shrimp for Your Aquarium
Bring an element of elegance and beauty to your aquarium with the stunning Black Carbon Rili Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi). This striking shrimp features a unique, sleek black body with transparent, semi-clear sections, creating an eye-catching contrast that stands out in any tank. With their sophisticated appearance and peaceful nature, these shrimp are perfect for both aquascaping enthusiasts and hobbyists seeking a dynamic yet low-maintenance addition to their freshwater tank.
In addition to their visual appeal, Black Carbon Rili Shrimp are also excellent scavengers. They efficiently help maintain a clean tank by consuming algae, biofilm, and leftover food, making them a valuable asset in your aquarium ecosystem. Their hardy nature and adaptability to various water conditions make them ideal for community tanks, and they thrive alongside other peaceful species.
Key Features:
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Striking Black & Transparent Coloration: The deep black body and semi-transparent markings create a visually captivating contrast, making them stand out in your tank
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Hardy & Easy to Care For: Resilient and adaptable to a range of water parameters, Black Carbon Rili Shrimp are perfect for both beginner and experienced aquarists
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Efficient Natural Cleaners: These shrimp are excellent at consuming algae, biofilm, and detritus, helping to maintain a clean and healthy tank environment
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Peaceful & Social: They are non-aggressive and thrive in peaceful community tanks with other small, compatible species
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Perfect for Aquascaping: Their sleek, elegant appearance makes them an ideal addition to aquascaped or planted tanks
Care Guidelines:
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Tank Size: Minimum 10 gallons (for a small group)
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Water Temperature: 68–78°F (20–26°C)
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pH Range: 6.5–7.5
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Diet: Omnivorous – feeds on algae, biofilm, and detritus. Supplement with shrimp pellets, algae wafers, and blanched vegetables
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Lifespan: 1–2 years with proper care
Tip: Black Carbon Rili Shrimp thrive in tanks with plenty of hiding places, such as plants, driftwood, and rocks. Maintain stable water parameters with regular water changes, and use a gentle filtration system to prevent the shrimp from being sucked into the filter. Keep them with peaceful fish that won’t harass or prey on them.
Add the beauty of Black Carbon Rili Shrimp to your freshwater aquarium. With their striking appearance, peaceful nature, and hardworking behavior, these shrimp make an excellent addition to any tank, from aquascapes to community setups.
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 up to 10 miles: £10
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Delivery up to 25 miles: £20
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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DPD Next Day: 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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DX Next Day (Heavy Items & Small Aquariums): 1 working day (order before 12 noon)
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days
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.
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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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