{"product_id":"bloody-mary-neocaridina-low-mid-grade","title":"Bloody Mary Neocaridina (Low-mid Grade)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBloody Mary Shrimp are one of the most popular freshwater shrimp varieties in the aquarium hobby. Known for their rich red coloration and active behaviour, they make a beautiful and useful addition to planted aquariums and shrimp tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for low–mid grade Bloody Mary shrimp, which may show lighter red coloration or more transparent areas compared to high-grade specimens, but are still healthy and excellent for aquariums or breeding colonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese shrimp are perfect for aquarists looking to start a shrimp colony or add colour and activity to their tank at a more affordable price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt N8 Aquatics, our shrimp are raised in stable aquarium environments to ensure healthy livestock ready for your aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eWhy Keep Neocaridina Shrimp\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBloody Mary shrimp are popular because they:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehelp clean algae and biofilm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eare peaceful and community-friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebreed readily in aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eadd constant activity to planted tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebring natural colour to aquascapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are one of the best shrimp species for beginners and experienced aquarists alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eGrade Explanation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow–mid grade shrimp may show:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elighter red coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etransparent patches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003euneven colour coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese shrimp are still healthy and fully capable of breeding, making them ideal for starting a shrimp colony or for community aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigher-grade shrimp are typically sold separately due to their deeper colour and stronger genetic traits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eSpecies Snapshot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize Sold:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juveniles \/ young adults\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 L minimum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–26°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5 – 7.8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eKey Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neocaridina davidi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bloody Mary Shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2–3 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eRecommended Tank Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBloody Mary shrimp thrive in planted aquariums with plenty of surfaces to graze on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended tank features include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elive plants such as moss or java fern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edriftwood or rocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eshrimp-safe filtration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estable water parameters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBiofilm, algae, and microorganisms growing on surfaces are an important food source for shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBloody Mary shrimp are adaptable but prefer stable water conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–26 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5 – 7.8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 – 12 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsistency in water parameters is more important than chasing exact numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBloody Mary shrimp will graze naturally in the aquarium but benefit from supplemental feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended foods include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eshrimp pellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ealgae wafers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eblanched vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebiofilm and algae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epowdered shrimp foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid overfeeding as shrimp require very small amounts of food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBloody Mary shrimp are peaceful and best kept with other gentle species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable tankmates include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esmall peaceful fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enano fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esnails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eother Neocaridina shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid fish that may prey on shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eBehaviour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBloody Mary shrimp are constantly active, grazing on surfaces and exploring the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen kept in colonies they display natural behaviour including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003egrazing on biofilm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esocial interaction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eregular breeding activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell-maintained shrimp tanks can quickly develop thriving colonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eWhy Buy From N8 Aquatics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy aquarium-raised shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStable colony-bred livestock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for planted and shrimp aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreeder support if you have questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur shrimp are raised in established aquarium environments to ensure strong and healthy specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003ePickup Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eN8 Aquatics currently operates as a local pickup-only breeder in Central Queensland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders are collected by appointment after purchase confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #2d5f3f; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eImportant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShrimp require stable, fully cycled aquariums and should not be introduced to newly set up tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease ensure your aquarium is suitable before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"N8 Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42756854415465,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/9520\/1897\/files\/COMING_SOON.png?v=1772926247","url":"https:\/\/n8aquatics.com\/products\/bloody-mary-neocaridina-low-mid-grade","provider":"N8 Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}