🦐 Yellow Sakura Shrimp – Description & Properties
Yellow Sakura is a bright yellow color morph of Neocaridina davidi. This variety is admired for its vibrant yellow coloration and hardy nature, making it ideal for planted aquariums and shrimp-only tanks.
🌈 Description
Species: Neocaridina davidi
Common name: Yellow Sakura
Size:~1.5cm (unsexed juveniles)
Color: Solid yellow to golden tones
Opacity: Medium to high depending on grade
High-quality specimens show bright, uniform yellow with minimal transparency, ideal for contrast against plants and substrate.
🌟 Properties & Benefits
✔ Bright, vivid yellow coloration
✔ Hardy and beginner-friendly
✔ Fully freshwater breeding
✔ Active and peaceful grazers
✔ Great visual contrast in planted tanks
✔ Suitable for community shrimp setups
💧 Care Requirements
Temperature: 22–26°C (72–79°F)
pH: 6.0–7.5
GH: 4–10
KH: 1–6
TDS: 200-300
Substrate: Neutral or active substrate depending on water parameters
Filtration: Gentle flow with good oxygenation
Yellow Sakura shrimp tolerate a wide range of stable water parameters and are easy to maintain.
🦐 Breeding
Breeds fully in freshwater
Egg incubation: approx. 3–4 weeks
20–40 shrimplets per clutch
Selective breeding helps maintain vibrant yellow intensity
📌 Summary
Yellow Sakura Shrimp are bright, hardy, and visually striking Neocaridina shrimp. Their vivid yellow coloration makes them stand out in planted aquariums and shrimp-only tanks, suitable for both beginners and experienced hobbyists.