The Orange Rili Shrimp is a peaceful, non-stop biological cleaner that serves as a highly active asset to your tank's cleanup crew. They spend their entire day systematically grazing over the substrate, hardscape stones, and driftwood, consuming microscopic hair algae, organic biofilms, and leftover fish flakes before they can decay and compromise your water quality.
They are 100% safe for even the most delicate live aquarium plants, including soft carpet mosses, liverworts, and fine stem flora. They will never damage healthy vegetation; instead, their lightweight grazing keeps plant leaves pristine, actively optimizing natural photosynthesis. They breed readily in freshwater, allowing your customers to easily establish a beautiful, multiplying colony of unique bicolor citrus jewels over time.
🌡️ Invertebrate Specifications & Water Parameters
Parameter | Specification | Technical Notes |
Scientific Name | Neocaridina davidi var. "Orange Rili" | High-grade stable line with defined citrus color bands |
Common Names | Orange Rili Shrimp, Bicolor Orange Shrimp | High-traffic search terms with exceptional online buyer intent |
Maximum Size | 1.0 – 1.2 inches (2.5 – 3.0 cm) | Ideal compact nano size for specialized shrimp setups and community tanks |
Diet | Omnivore / Scavenger | Natural algae, biofilm, high-quality shrimp pellets, and blanched vegetables |
Behavior | Completely Peaceful | Safe to house alongside other dwarf shrimp, snails, and peaceful nano fish |
🛠️ Lighting, Temperature & Maintenance Guide
Lighting Requirements: Highly Adaptable. They do not require specific lighting for their health. However, a quality full-spectrum LED fixture will make their solid orange bands and clear mid-sections pop with incredible intensity, especially when contrasted against dark aquascaping soils.
Temperature Parameters: Thrives and maintains active breeding habits within a stable temperature range of 18°C – 26°C (64°F – 78°F). Maintaining temperature stability prevents unwanted molting stress.
Water Chemistry & Molting Health: Requires a pH range of 6.5 – 8.0, with a preferred gH of 6–8 and kH of 2–5. Maintaining proper mineral hardness (TDS around 150–250) is essential to provide the necessary calcium required for healthy shell shedding, preventing structural failures during growth.
Tankmates & Predation Caution: Due to their small size, they are best kept in specialized shrimp tanks or with very peaceful, tiny tankmates such as small snails, Otocinclus, or micro-rasboras. Large or aggressive fish will easily view them—especially their small newborn shrimplets—as a food source.