Orange Rili Shrimp – A Splash of Sunset in Your Aquarium

If you're looking to add vibrant color and eye-catching contrast to your planted tank, the Orange Rili Neocaridina Shrimp is an excellent pick. With their bold orange coloration and unique translucent “rili” pattern, these shrimp offer both visual appeal and the easy-care hardiness that Neocaridina shrimp are known for.

? What is an Orange Rili Shrimp?

The Orange Rili Shrimp is a selectively bred variant of Neocaridina davidi, developed for its striking bicolor pattern: bright orange at the head and tail with a clear or slightly tinted band across the midsection. This “rili” pattern gives them a stunning, see-through look that adds a layer of complexity to their already vivid color.

These shrimp are not only beautiful—they’re active, peaceful, and ideal for both beginner and experienced aquarists.

? Ideal Aquarium Conditions

• Tank Size: 5 gallons or larger

• Temperature: 68–78°F

• pH: 6.6–7.6

• GH: 4–8

• KH: 3–10

• TDS: 150–250 ppm

• Filtration: Sponge filters are ideal—gentle and safe for baby shrimp

• Aquascape: Mosses, driftwood, and fine-leaved plants provide grazing areas and hiding spots

These shrimp thrive in stable, cycled tanks with minimal fluctuations in water quality. Avoid copper and other invertebrate-toxic substances.

?️ Diet and Feeding

Orange Rili Shrimp are omnivorous scavengers and algae grazers. Their diet should include:

• Algae and biofilm (they’ll naturally graze on surfaces)

• High-quality shrimp pellets

• Blanched vegetables like spinach, zucchini, or cucumber

• Occasional treats like crushed bloodworms or daphnia

Feed in small amounts 2–3 times per week. Overfeeding can foul water and cause issues.

? Breeding Orange Rili Shrimp

These shrimp are prolific breeders under the right conditions:

• Keep a group with both males and females

• Females will carry eggs (“berried”) for about 3–4 weeks

• Fry are born fully formed and begin grazing right away

To maintain the Orange Rili coloration, avoid crossbreeding with other Neocaridina types.

? Tank Mates

Orange Rili Shrimp are peaceful and do best in shrimp-only or community tanks with small, non-aggressive species.

Compatible tank mates include:

• Otocinclus Catfish

• Dwarf Corydoras

• Chili Rasboras

• Ember Tetras

• Snails (like Nerite or Mystery Snails)

Avoid large or predatory fish (like bettas, cichlids, or gouramis), which may eat or harass the shrimp.

? Aquascaping Benefits

• Their orange-and-clear rili pattern stands out beautifully against green plants, black substrate, or moss-covered wood.

• They bring constant activity and movement to the mid and lower levels of the tank.

• Great for nano tanks or shrimp-focused aquascapes.

? Why Choose Orange Rili Shrimp?

• Beautiful dual-tone coloration that adds contrast and elegance

• Hardy and easy to care for

• Excellent algae grazers and scavengers

• Peaceful community members

• Fun and easy to breed in the right setup

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Perfect for planted tanks and nano aquariums, these stunning shrimp are as functional as they are eye-catching.