{"product_id":"ultra-gold-shrimp-neocaridina-davidi","title":"Ultra Gold Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eUltra Gold Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater dwarf shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Selective breeding of \u003cem\u003eNeocaridina davidi\u003c\/em\u003e (same species as Cherry Shrimp)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright solid yellow to golden (higher grades = more opaque, intense color)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~2–3 cm (0.8–1.2 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~1–2 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUltra Gold is essentially a premium-grade Yellow Shrimp with \u003cstrong\u003estrong saturation and minimal translucency\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTank Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemp:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–26°C (68–79°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–7.8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTDS:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~150–250 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e They’re hardy, but stability matters more than chasing exact numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTank Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 gallons (bigger = more stable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sponge filter preferred (shrimp-safe)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Any (dark substrate enhances color)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlants (highly recommended):\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJava moss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubwassertang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnubias\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBucephalandra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Biofilm and microfauna from planted tanks are key for grazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStaples:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShrimp pellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlgae wafers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlanched zucchini, spinach, cucumber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndian almond leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShrimp-specific mineral foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Feed lightly - overfeeding = water quality issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBehavior \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful and active grazers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest kept in:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecies-only tanks, or\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith very gentle fish (e.g., chili rasboras, endlers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge or aggressive fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnything that can fit them in its mouth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtremely easy breeders (great for scaling inventory)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo special setup required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBreeding basics:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFemales carry eggs (“berried”) for ~3–4 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHatch as \u003cstrong\u003efully formed mini shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e (no larval stage)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Key tips:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStable water = higher survival rates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlenty of moss increases baby survival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Larmax International Taiwan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53675279843646,"sku":"79928961043646","price":7.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/5104\/3390\/files\/placeholder_50ff26b4-b8b1-4b6d-8c9e-89303ea2d11a.png?v=1780435413","url":"https:\/\/yourlocalfishstore.com\/products\/ultra-gold-shrimp-neocaridina-davidi","provider":"Your Local Fish Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}