Red Volcano Rili Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi)

Red Volcano Rili Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi)

Red Volcano Rili Shrimp are a premium, selectively bred strain of Neocaridina known for their intense, fiery red coloration paired with the classic Rili pattern (clear/translucent midsection).

What Makes “Red Volcano Rili” Unique

• Deep, saturated red (stronger than standard red rili)
• Rili pattern:
  • Solid red head and tail
  • Transparent or lightly colored body section
• “Volcano” typically indicates:
  • Higher-grade color intensity
  • More vivid, almost glowing red tones

 Compared to standard Red Rili:

• More consistent red coverage
• Less washed-out or pale areas
  

Care Requirements (Same as Other Neocaridina)

Water Parameters

• Temp: 20–26°C (68–79°F)
• pH: 6.5–7.8
• GH: 6–12
• KH: 2–6
   Stability matters more than exact numbers

Tank Setup

• Minimum: 5 gallons (ideal: 10+ for colonies)
• Substrate: Dark substrate enhances color
• Plants: Essential for health & breeding
  • Moss (Java, Christmas, Flame)
  • Stem plants & floaters
• Filtration: Sponge filter (safe for shrimplets)

Feeding

Balanced diet = best coloration + breeding

• Biofilm & algae (primary food source)
• High-quality shrimp pellets
• Blanched vegetables (zucchini, spinach)
• Protein (1–2x/week max)
• Color-enhancing foods: spirulina, astaxanthin

Breeding

• Very easy and beginner-friendly
• No special setup required
• Gestation: ~2–3 weeks
• Babies hatch as miniature shrimp

Tank Mates

Safe:

• Other Neocaridina (if not preserving lineage)
• Snails (Nerite, Mystery)
• Small peaceful fish (ember tetras, chili rasboras)

Avoid:

• Aggressive fish
• Larger fish that see shrimp as food