{"product_id":"blue-diamond-new-gene-copy","title":"Black Cherry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Cherry Shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are a striking selectively bred variety of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeocaridina shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring deep dark brown to rich black colouration. Their intense colour creates a beautiful contrast against green plants, moss, light-coloured substrate and natural aquascapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike other Neocaridina varieties, Black Cherry Shrimp are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehardy, peaceful and relatively easy to care for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making them suitable for both beginners and experienced shrimp keepers. Once established in a mature, stable aquarium, they can breed readily and develop into a thriving colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAUShrimpHome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, our Neocaridina shrimp are locally bred in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSydney tap water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. From our experience maintaining hundreds of breeding tanks, we find that stable conditions are more important than constantly adjusting GH, KH, pH or TDS to chase a perfect number.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour \u0026amp; Grading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Cherry Shrimp can range from dark brown or charcoal through to an intense, almost solid black depending on genetics, age, sex and individual grade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuvenile shrimp may initially appear lighter than the adults shown in our photos. Their colour generally develops and intensifies as they mature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFemales are usually larger and often develop stronger, more solid colouration than males.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Cherry Shrimp do best in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emature, fully cycled aquarium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with stable water conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe recommend providing plenty of natural surfaces and hiding places such as:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoss and live plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDriftwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRocks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShrimp caves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeaf litter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSponge filtration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHiding places are particularly useful for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eshrimplets, berried females and freshly moulted shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which are more vulnerable and benefit from somewhere safe to retreat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Cherry Shrimp are omnivorous grazers and spend much of their day feeding on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebiofilm, algae, microorganisms and organic matter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e naturally present in a mature aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt AUShrimpHome, we supplement natural grazing with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003evaried feeding rotation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rather than feeding the same food every day. Different foods provide different sources of protein, plant matter, vitamins and minerals while helping maintain feeding interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid overfeeding, as excess food can reduce water quality and encourage pests such as planaria.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Water Parameters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeocaridina davidi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 2.5–3 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20–26°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 6.5–8.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6–10 dGH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2–6 dKH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy \/ Beginner Friendly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOmnivorous grazer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese values are a general guide. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStable water is more important than constantly trying to achieve an exact number.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreeding Black Cherry Shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce comfortable, Black Cherry Shrimp can reproduce readily without complicated breeding setups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBerried females carry their eggs underneath the abdomen until fully developed shrimplets are released. A mature aquarium with plenty of biofilm, moss and hiding places can significantly improve the environment available to young shrimp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf maintaining a strong \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Cherry line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, we recommend keeping them separately from other Neocaridina colour varieties. Different Neocaridina colours can interbreed, and subsequent generations may gradually lose the consistent black colouration you are trying to maintain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize \u0026amp; Colour When Delivered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur product photos show mature shrimp with developed colour. 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