Description
Blue Rili Shrimp – Stunning Blue Gems for Your Aquarium
Bring a captivating splash of color and elegance to your freshwater aquarium with Blue Rili Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi). Known for their striking blue hues and unique color patterns, these shrimp are a beautiful and active addition to any tank. Their vibrant appearance, combined with their natural scavenging abilities, makes them not only a decorative species but also a functional one, helping to maintain a clean and healthy aquarium environment.
Blue Rili Shrimp feature an eye-catching color pattern, with shades of electric blue blending into their translucent bodies, often displaying bold blue accents on their legs, shells, and antennae. These shrimp are a variation of the popular Neocaridina species, which is known for its hardiness and ease of care. They are peaceful and social, thriving in small groups, and they play an essential role in keeping your tank tidy by eating algae, detritus, and leftover food.
Perfect for both beginners and experienced aquarists, Blue Rili Shrimp are compatible with a variety of peaceful fish and invertebrates. They add a dynamic and mesmerizing presence as they scuttle around, forage on surfaces, and interact with their environment.
Key Features:
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Stunning Blue Color: Beautiful blue shades with a unique pattern, ranging from deep blue to electric blue accents, making them a standout feature in any aquarium
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Hardy & Low-Maintenance: Easy to care for and adaptable to a range of water conditions, making them perfect for both novice and seasoned aquarists
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Peaceful & Social: Naturally peaceful, Blue Rili Shrimp thrive in groups and coexist well with other non-aggressive species
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Natural Cleaners: Excellent scavengers, they help keep your tank clean by eating algae, detritus, and leftover food
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Great for Aquascaping: With their vibrant colors and active behavior, Blue Rili Shrimp make a perfect addition to planted tanks and aquascapes
Care Guidelines:
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Tank Size: Minimum 10 gallons (ideal for a small colony)
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Water Temperature: 65–80°F (18–27°C)
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pH Range: 6.5–8.0
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Diet: Omnivorous – will eat algae, biofilm, detritus, and sinking shrimp pellets. Supplement their diet with high-quality algae wafers and other shrimp-specific foods
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Lifespan: 1–2 years with proper care
Tip: To keep Blue Rili Shrimp healthy and vibrant, ensure they are housed in a stable, well-established tank with plenty of hiding spots, such as live plants, rocks, and caves. They are sensitive to water quality, so regular water changes and a good filtration system are essential for their well-being. Avoid keeping them with larger or aggressive fish that may prey on them. These shrimp thrive in aquariums with gentle water currents and lots of natural hiding spaces.
Add a touch of brilliance and life to your tank with Blue Rili Shrimp. Their mesmerizing appearance, peaceful nature, and scavenging habits will make them an exciting and functional addition to your aquarium.
Click & Collect
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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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