Fish Species

Red Cherry Shrimp

Red Cherry Shrimp - Description

The Red Cherry Shrimp is a popular freshwater aquarium shrimp. They are Omnivores so eat both meat and plant material particularly algae but is prey for a variety of other fish, particularly angel fish. It is vital these shrimps are kept with small less aggressive fish such as Tetras.

The red cherry shrimp will shed its skin (exoskeleton) occasionally. It is important to leave this 'ghost skin' in the aquarium as the shrimp will obtain valuable vitamins by eating it!

Popular Name: Red Cherry Shrimp
Species: Neocaridina heteropoda

Profile of the Red Cherry Shrimp

 This Profile contains interesting facts and information about the Red Cherry Shrimp species.

  • Fish Tank conditions: Temp: 14-30 DegreesPH:6.5-8.0

  • Diet / Feeding: Algae, Fresh or Frozen Fish Food

  • Temperament: Active, non aggressive animal - prey for many other fish

  • Range: South East Asia

Scientific Classification of the Red Cherry Shrimp

 Definition: Scientific classification, or biological classification, is how biologists group and categorize species of organisms with shared physical characteristics. Scientific classification belongs to the science of taxonomy.

  • Species: Neocaridina heteropoda

  • Popular Name: Red Cherry Shrimp - Red Shrimp

  • Kingdom: Animalia

  • Phylum: Arthropoda

  • Order: Decapoda

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Facts about Fish Species - Red Cherry Shrimp

The colours, shapes and sizes of individual fishes varies enormously - you really need excellent quality pictures or photographs to assist in the identification process.

A combination of the number of fins and their characteristics, color, scale counts, general features, maximum length and distribution are used during a species identification process.

 

The species detailed on this website are Tropical, Saltwater, Aquarium , Marine , Pet , Pond, Clown, Koi, Beta (Betta), Gold Fish (Goldfish), Star, Angel, Puffer, Discus, Piranha, Rainbow, Parrot, Crustaceans, Sea Anemones and Coral..

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