{"id":2738,"date":"2026-02-16T23:13:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T23:13:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/blue-sapphire-shrimp-neocaridina-2cm\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T23:13:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T23:13:11","slug":"blue-sapphire-shrimp-neocaridina-2cm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=blue-sapphire-shrimp-neocaridina-2cm","title":{"rendered":"Blue Sapphire Shrimp Neocaridina 2cm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Blue Sapphire Shrimp Neocaridina 2cm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Overview:<\/em> The Blue Sapphire Shrimp, a mesmerizing variant of the Neocaridina family, captivates aquarists with its stunning deep blue hue. Its vibrant coloration and ease of care make it a sought-after addition to planted aquariums.<\/p>\n<p><em>Origin:<\/em> Originally bred from the Neocaridina davidi species in selective breeding programs, these shrimp boast a rich blue coloration that intensifies with age and proper care.<\/p>\n<p><em>Feeding:<\/em> Blue Sapphire Shrimp are primarily algae grazers but readily consume commercially available shrimp-specific food, blanched vegetables like zucchini or spinach, and biofilm within the tank. A balanced diet enhances their color vibrancy and overall health.<\/p>\n<p><em>Tank Mates:<\/em> Peaceful and non-aggressive, these shrimp thrive in community tanks with small, peaceful fish like rasboras, small tetras, or other non-predatory species. Avoid housing them with larger, aggressive fish that may prey on or stress these delicate shrimp.<\/p>\n<p><em>Aggression:<\/em> Blue Sapphire Shrimp are exceptionally peaceful and non-aggressive, making them an excellent addition to community tanks and even nano aquariums.<\/p>\n<p><em>Experience Level:<\/em> Suitable for aquarists of all levels, including beginners. They are hardy and adaptable, requiring basic care and stable water parameters.<\/p>\n<p><em>Water Parameters:<\/em> Optimal conditions include a pH range of 6.5-7.5, temperature between 68-78\u00b0F (20-26\u00b0C), and moderately hard water with low to medium lighting. Consistency in water quality is crucial for their well-being.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Blue Sapphire Shrimp Neocaridina 2cm Overview: The Blue Sapphire Shrimp, a mesmerizing variant of the Neocaridina family, captivates aquarists with its stunning deep blue hue. Its vibrant coloration and ease of care make it a sought-after addition to planted aquariums. Origin: Originally bred from the Neocaridina davidi species in selective breeding programs, these shrimp boast [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":2737,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[66],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-2738","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\/2738","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\/2737"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2738"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=2738"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=2738"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=2738"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}