30 + 1 Red Cherry Shrimp + Java Moss Homebred Dwarf RCS Neocaridina

Description

You will receive 30 + 1 homebred neocaridina red cherry shrimp with a mix of male and female shrimp. A small portion of java moss is also included for the shrimp to hold on to during shipping; the java moss is 100% free of all pest snails.
These are pictures of my actual shrimp.
Due to the shrimp being individual and unique, their coloration will vary slightly from the pictures provided. The +1 is to cover the unlikely, but possible DOA.
Red cherry shrimp grow to about 3/4 inch, are easy to care for in the home freshwater aquarium, and breed well. They will adapt to a wide range of water conditions, and will thrive in the same conditions as many common aquarium fish. Neutral to slightly alkaline pH, with zero ammonia and nitrite as well as low nitrate, gives best results. A planted tank is most comfortable for the shrimp and the plants provide cover for adults and young. Plants also provide surfaces to graze on biofilm
The shrimp spends a great deal of its time sitting on aquatic plants, when available, and hiding in them for protection, especially after molting. They also eat the film of algae and microorganisms that forms on plant leaves without harming the leaves in the process. Java moss and Java fern are both excellent plants for the shrimp tank, as they thrive in the same conditions as the cherry shrimp and provide both the physical benefits of the plants to the shrimp and provide a human viewer with a pleasing visual contrast with the red bodies of the shrimp. Shrimplets spend much of their early life hiding among plants and feeding from microorganisms and tank algae. Java moss is common and inexpensive in most places, fast-growing, and provides excellent cover for the young.
Red cherry shrimp respond to the color of their background and substrate. If they are kept in a tank with light-colored substrate, they will become paler, or even transparent. On a darker substrate, they take on their full red coloration. Color intensity also depends on the types of food available, water pH, and temperature. Prepared foods specifically designed for shrimp are widely available.
Large fish will eat adult shrimp, and all fish will eat shrimplets. Adults can go with fish like guppies and neon tetras
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Shipping by USPS within the Continental United States only. The shipping container has 3/4" of insulation foam on all sides plus a 72-hour UniHeat heat pack, as needed, to provide a stable temperature during shipping. Live arrival is guaranteed if good pictures are taken of DOA still sealed in original bag and sent within 2 hours of delivery, based on USPS records. Refunds will not be offered if daytime temperature is below 50°F on day of delivery. Shrimp will be faded upon arrival due to stress and will darken after a few days if placed on a black substrate.