Blue Pearl Shrimp

Common Name	Blue Pearl Shrimp
Scientific Name	Neocaridina cf. zhangjiajiensis var. blue
Adult Size	2.5-3.0 CM or 1.0-1.2 inches
Water Temp	15°-30° C or 60°-85° F
pH Range	6.5-8.0
Water Hardness	Soft-Hard
Fresh or Salt Water	Freshwater
Larval Stage	None. Young hatch as miniature versions of the adults
Difficulty	Easy
Egg/Saddle Color	Brown
Behavior	Non-aggressive

General Information

The Blue Pearl Shrimp was bred in Germany from wild Neocaridina cf. zhangjiajiensis. They started appearing in the hobby around 2007. Blue Pearl Shrimp are just as hardy as Cherry Shrimp and breed almost as quickly.

Appearance

Blue Pearl Shrimp range in color from almost white to a nice light blue color. The intensity of their blue depends on genetics and the water conditions of the shrimp. As with most species the female is more colorful and is generally a darker blue color.