Snowstorm Dwarf Shrimp - Neocaridina palmata

Snowstorm Dwarf Shrimp

German Name
Snowstorm Zwerggarnele

Scientific Name
Neocaridina palmata

📏 Size
approx. 2–3 cm

🏡 Care
Easy to moderate
Pure freshwater shrimp – ideal for community aquariums
Requires a well-planted tank with clean, stable water
Very peaceful, even in small groups

🌿 Diet
Omnivore
Eats algae, biofilms, and food scraps
Supplement with vegetables (zucchini, spinach) or special shrimp food

🧬 Behavior and Benefits
Diurnal
Reliably cleans glass, plants, and decorations
Contributes to natural algae control in the aquarium

🐠 Compatibility
Well compatible with other shrimp species, peaceful fish, and snails

⭐ Special Features
Striking, speckled pattern – like a snowstorm
Popular for nano and community aquariums