{"product_id":"blue-rili-shrimp","title":"Blue Rili Shrimp","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eNeocaridina davidi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue Rili Shrimp\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Rili Shrimp are a selectively bred \u003cem\u003eNeocaridina davidi\u003c\/em\u003e variety known for their distinctive blue-and-transparent Rili pattern. Typical individuals display rich blue coloration across portions of the head and tail with a translucent or lighter-colored section through the middle of the body. The exact distribution and intensity of the blue coloration naturally varies between individual shrimp. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike other Neocaridina varieties, Blue Rili Shrimp are \u003cstrong\u003ehardy, peaceful, and beginner-friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e. They spend much of their day grazing on biofilm, soft algae, microorganisms, and leftover organic material and can reproduce readily once established in a mature, stable aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1–1.25 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e5 gallons; 10+ gallons recommended for a colony\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e65–78°F\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e6.5–8.0\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGH:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e4–8 dGH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKH:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e3–8 dKH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTDS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e150–200 ppm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore \/ Biofilm and Algae Grazer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Group Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e6–10+ shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Breeds readily and completely in freshwater. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep Blue Rili Shrimp in a mature, fully cycled aquarium containing live plants, mosses, driftwood, leaf litter, and plenty of established biofilm. Sponge filtration is ideal for breeding colonies because it provides gentle filtration while protecting tiny shrimplets from being pulled into the filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Rilis \u003cstrong\u003edo not require the active buffering substrate and soft acidic conditions associated with specialty Caridina shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e. Stable, appropriately mineralized water is more important. Suitable tap water can work very well, and an inert substrate is perfectly acceptable. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir natural grazing can be supplemented with quality shrimp foods, algae-based foods, blanched vegetables, and occasional protein-rich foods. Feed conservatively to avoid degrading water quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Blue Rili pattern naturally varies between individual shrimp. The amount, location, opacity, and intensity of blue coloration will differ, and customers should not expect every shrimp to have an identical pattern. Aqua Huna selects males and females randomly and does not guarantee a particular sex ratio. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue Rili Shrimp can interbreed with other \u003cem\u003eNeocaridina davidi\u003c\/em\u003e color strains. To maintain a consistent Blue Rili line, keep them separately from Red Cherry, Blue Velvet, Orange, Yellow, Green Jade, Red Rili, and other Neocaridina varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll livestock from Felipe’s Fish is carefully selected and prepared for safe transport. Please review our shipping and Live Arrival Guarantee policies before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Felipe's Fish","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":52679832600856,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Pack","offer_id":52679832633624,"sku":null,"price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Pack","offer_id":52679832666392,"sku":null,"price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9830\/2744\/files\/Screenshot2026-09-14at12.15.02PM.png?v=1789402516","url":"https:\/\/felipesfish.com\/products\/blue-rili-shrimp","provider":"Felipe's Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}