Ultra Gold Dwarf Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi)
Also known as: Gold Cherry Shrimp, Golden Back Shrimp

Scientific Name: Neocaridina davidi (Ultra Gold morph)
Origin: Captive-bred color strain from Taiwan

? Overview:
The Ultra Gold Dwarf Shrimp is a stunning, high-grade variety of Neocaridina davidi, selectively bred for its vibrant golden yellow coloration. With a rich, solid hue that can include a glowing "golden back" stripe, these shrimp are a show-stopping addition to nano and planted tanks. They're hardy, peaceful, and active scavengers—perfect for beginners and experienced shrimp keepers alike.

✨ Features:

• Bright golden yellow body, often with metallic gold or orange back stripe

• Peaceful, social, and easy to breed

• Great algae and detritus cleaners

• Ideal for aquascaped and nano tanks

• Compatible with other Neocaridina color strains (if not mixed for breeding)

? Care Information:

• Temperament: Peaceful and active

• Size: 1–1.2 inches

• Diet: Omnivorous – thrives on biofilm, algae, shrimp pellets, blanched vegetables, and leaf litter

• Temperature: 68–78°F

• pH: 6.8–7.8

• GH (Hardness): 6–8

• KH: 2–4

• TDS: 180–250 ppm

• Tank Size: 5+ gallons (stable conditions preferred)

? Tank Setup Tips:

• Use fine gravel or active shrimp-safe substrates

• Provide live plants, mosses, and leaf litter for cover and grazing

• Use sponge filters or gentle filtration

• Avoid copper-based meds and aggressive tankmates

These shrimp thrive in clean, cycled aquariums with stable parameters.

? Breeding:
Ultra Gold Shrimp are prolific breeders in ideal conditions. Females carry eggs under their tails and release fully formed shrimplets after ~3–4 weeks. No special intervention is needed—just ensure plenty of biofilm and hiding spaces for babies.

?‍?‍?‍? Ideal Tank Mates:

• Other Neocaridina shrimp (same species, different colors if not concerned about mixed offspring)

• Small peaceful fish (e.g., ember tetras, chili rasboras, celestial pearl danios)

• Snails (e.g., nerite, mystery)

• Otocinclus and pygmy Corydoras

Avoid cichlids, bettas, or other fish that may eat shrimp.

? Why Choose Ultra Gold Shrimp?

• Bright, eye-catching coloration

• Hardy and beginner-friendly

• Active scavengers that help clean your tank

• Fun to breed and easy to keep in colonies