Blue Jelly

In stock: 73

5.50 €

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Available delivery methods: Vienna delivery by Garnelaxia, Pickup in Vienna 1050, Express package for shrimps, plants & products, Combination package for invertebrates and Aquariums, European Union: UPS animal transport & products, UPS animal transport & products, Germany: UPS animal transport & products

The Neocaridina 'Blue Jelly' is particularly beautiful on a dark (black) substrate. Depending on the animal, the coloring can be different shades of light blue. Some animals are also a little greenish or show small reddish spots. Animals with larger red spots are called 'Blue Rili'. You can enhance the coloring with astaxanthin feeding.

These animals are...
[X] ...bred by us
[ ] ...bred by regional breeders (AT, DE)
[X] ...bred by international breeders (import)
[ ] ...wild caught (import)

Temperature	16 - 26 °C
pH value	5.5 - 8.0
General hardness (GH)	4 - 25 °dH
Carbonate hardness (KH)	0 - 16 °dH
Conductance value	150 - 1,000 µS
Aquarium size	> 10 liters (over 20 liters recommended)
Recommended quantity	At least 10 individuals
Scientific name	Neocaridina davidii "Blue Jelly"
Common name	Blue Jelly shrimp
Origin	Captive bred variety. Originally from South China
Maximum size	Up to 3,5 cm. Males stay a little bit smaller
Life expectancy	Approx. 2 years
Feeding	Omnivourous; shrimp food, biofilm, algae, leafs
Socialization	Possible with small fish that don't go after shrimp
Tank layout	Preferably fine plants and mosses
Coloring	Intense and covering red in adult animals. Even young animals already show a beautiful color. Females are more intensely colored
Breeding	After a 3-4 week gestation period of the eggs, the female releases about 20-30 fully developed shrimplets