Crested Cream Shrimp - Neocaridina davidi

🦐 Crested Cream Shrimp – Neocaridina davidi

Common Name
Crested Cream Shrimp

Scientific Name
Neocaridina davidi

🏡 Care
Easy to medium
Pure freshwater aquarium, well planted
Prefers soft to medium-hard water
Very peaceful, ideal for community aquariums

🌿 Diet
Omnivore
Eats algae, biofilm, food remnants
Supplementary special shrimp food or vegetables (zucchini, spinach)

🧬 Behavior and Benefits
Active during the day
Cleans tank walls, substrate, and plant surfaces
Does not attack healthy plants

🐠 Tank Mates
Very compatible with other shrimp, peaceful fish, and snails

⭐ Special Features
Delicate, creamy coloration with clear pattern on the back
Popular as a colorful shrimp species for nano and community aquariums
Easy to care for, ideal for beginners and advanced aquarists