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General Information
Cherry Shrimp are currently the most popular dwarf shrimp in the hobby. This is due to their hardiness, attractive color, and prolific breeding rate. Cherry Shrimp are also one of the cheapest dwarf shrimp available as they have been in the hobby for several years and are easily bred.
The red color of the Cherry Shrimp was bred from wild Neocaridina Heteropoda, a native of Southern Asia. The red coloring does not occur in the wild.
Appearance
Cherry Shrimp are red (obviously). The intensity ranges from almost clear to blood red. Adult females are generally the most red individuals. Selective breeding has be done to intensify the red, and these shrimp are known as Sakura Shrimp, Fire Red Shrimp, and Painted Fire Red Shrimp.
Common Name | Red Cherry Shrimp |
Scientific Name | Neocaridina Davidi (formerly Heteropoda) var. Rili var. Red |
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 | Yellow |
Behavior | Non-aggressive |
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Returns Policy
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
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Shipping
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Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.