About the species

Black is a stylish variant of Neocaridina davidi with a dark black color and a powerful expression in the aquarium. It is easy to care for, durable and suitable both for beginners and for aquarists who want to create a strong contrast in the colony. Just like other Neocaridina, it can in many cases be kept in ordinary tap water.

Facts

• Latin name: Neocaridina davidi
• Swedish name: Black
• Size: Up to 3 cm
• Lifespan: Up to 2 years

Behavior

Black is a calm and gregarious shrimp that likes to move actively when it feels safe in its environment. It can coexist with other peaceful shrimps, snails and small calm fish species with similar water requirements.

Reproduction

• Females usually release up to 40 fully developed fry
• New litters arrive approximately every 4–6 weeks
• The species reproduces easily in fresh water under stable conditions

Lining

Black spends a lot of time grazing and mainly feeds on:

• Biofilm
• Algae
• Organic material

Please complete with:

• Quality feed for shrimp
• Smaller amounts of protein feed

Aquarium & Water values

• Minimum aquarium size: 20 litres
• Bottom material: Shrimp gravel
• Temperature: 15–28 °C
• pH: 6.5–8.5
• GH: 3–20 °dH
• KH: 3–14 °dH
• TDS / Conductivity: about 300 ± 50 µS

Difficulty level

🟢 Simple

Recommendation

Black is an excellent Neocaridina shrimp for those who want to create clear contrast and a darker expression in the aquarium. The color is highlighted particularly nicely against green plants and lighter details, and with stable water values, the colony maintains both color and condition over time.