{"id":10008,"date":"2026-02-17T19:04:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T19:04:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/pearl-black-shrimp-neocaridina-zhangjiajiensis-2cm\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T19:04:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T19:04:13","slug":"pearl-black-shrimp-neocaridina-zhangjiajiensis-2cm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=pearl-black-shrimp-neocaridina-zhangjiajiensis-2cm","title":{"rendered":"Pearl Black Shrimp Neocaridina Zhangjiajiensis 2cm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Pearl Black Shrimp Neocaridina Zhangjiajiensis 2cm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Overview:<\/strong> The Pearl Black Shrimp (Caridina) is a striking freshwater invertebrate prized for its deep black coloration and graceful appearance. These shrimp are a captivating addition to any aquarium, known for their peaceful nature and distinctive beauty.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Originally from Southeast Asia, particularly found in rivers and streams with stable, clean water conditions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Feeding:<\/strong> Pearl Black Shrimp are omnivorous and primarily scavengers, feeding on algae, biofilm, and decaying plant matter. They thrive on a varied diet that includes quality shrimp pellets, blanched vegetables (such as zucchini or spinach), and occasional protein-rich treats like bloodworms or brine shrimp.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tank Mates:<\/strong> Best kept in a species-specific tank or with small, non-aggressive fish that won&#8217;t prey on or stress them. Peaceful tank mates such as small rasboras, small tetras, or snails can coexist well.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aggression:<\/strong> Pearl Black Shrimp are incredibly peaceful and non-aggressive. They prefer a tranquil environment and can become stressed in the presence of aggressive tank mates.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Experience Level:<\/strong> Suitable for aquarists of various experience levels, although maintaining stable water conditions and meeting their specific requirements for water parameters can be more demanding for beginners.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Water Parameters:<\/strong> These shrimp thrive in stable, well-established aquariums with the following parameters:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Temperature: 70-78\u00b0F (21-26\u00b0C)<\/li>\n<li>pH: 6.0-7.5<\/li>\n<li>Hardness: Soft to moderately hard water (GH 4-8, KH 0-5)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pearl Black Shrimp Neocaridina Zhangjiajiensis 2cm Overview: The Pearl Black Shrimp (Caridina) is a striking freshwater invertebrate prized for its deep black coloration and graceful appearance. These shrimp are a captivating addition to any aquarium, known for their peaceful nature and distinctive beauty. Origin: Originally from Southeast Asia, particularly found in rivers and streams with [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":10007,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[66],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-10008","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-shrimp","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"taxable","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"purchasable","13":"product-type-simple"},"group_of_quantity":0,"min_quantity":0,"max_quantity":"","exclude_order_quantity_value_rules":"no","exclude_category_quantity_rules":"no","combine_variations":"no","exclude_global_add_ons":[],"addons":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/10008","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/10007"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=10008"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=10008"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=10008"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=10008"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}