{"product_id":"bloody-mary-shrimp-neocaridina-davidi-locally-bred-shrimp-index","title":"Bloody Mary Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi) - Locally Bred-Shrimp Index","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloody Mary Shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eNeocaridina davidi\u003c\/em\u003e \"Bloody Mary\") are a stunning, deep red freshwater shrimp variety prized for their vivid coloration and ease of care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"speciesoverview\"\u003e🧬 \u003cstrong\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cem\u003eNeocaridina davidi\u003c\/em\u003e \"Bloody Mary\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bloody Mary Shrimp, Red Neocaridina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: Up to 1.5 inches (3.8 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1.5–2 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e: Peaceful and social\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColoration\u003c\/strong\u003e: Deep, translucent red due to red body tissue under a clear exoskeleton \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"tanksetup\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5 gallons (10+ gallons preferred for stability)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dark substrate enhances red coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlants \u0026amp; 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