Yellow Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi var. yellow
Atyidae
Easy
Parameter dashboard
Temperature
18-28 °C
pH
6.5-8
Size
3 cm
Lifespan
2 years
Min tank15 L
Price$
DietOmnivore
TemperamentPeaceful
OriginTaiwan (selectively bred)
Shrimp-safeYes
Care guide
Native to Southeast Asia, the yellow shrimp is a peaceful, community aquarium species
Tankmate compatibility (sample)
Pairwise screening against other species in the database (prioritizing the same family when data is available).
Review first (2)
Caution or avoid from automated rules — confirm before mixing.
| Species | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Shrimp Atyopsis moluccensis Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
| Vampire Shrimp Atya gabonensis Caution | Caution | Fish 2x+ larger may eat smaller tankmates Open pair in Compare → |
5 species with compatible assessment in this sampleCollapse to hide the list; use “Open pair in Compare” for the full matrix.
| Species | Assessment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Amano Shrimp Caridina multidentata Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Blue Velvet Shrimp Neocaridina davidi var. blue Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Cardinal Shrimp Caridina dennerli Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Cherry Shrimp Neocaridina davidi Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
| Rili Shrimp Neocaridina davidi var. rili Compatible | Compatible | No rule-based conflicts detected for this pair. Open pair in Compare → |
Same rule engine as Compare. Not a substitute for observation, tank size, or acclimation.
Related species
Was this page helpful?