🦐 Tangerine Neocaridina
Bright Citrus Pop. Clean Florida Line.
These Tangerine Neocaridinas bring a crisp, juicy orange that reads brighter and lighter than Blood Oranges — a true citrus pop that lights up planted tanks without overpowering the scape. Florida‑bred and line‑stable, these shrimp hold their color through molts and grow into a colony that looks like tiny glowing peels drifting through the plants.
Expect uniform tangerine bodies, clean legs, and that soft, translucent glow that makes them stand out on dark substrates and moss-heavy layouts. They’re active grazers, always working the surfaces, and add warm movement that feels lively but never chaotic.
If you want a shrimp line that brings brightness, contrast, and a clean, reliable color profile, Tangerines are the sweet spot.
Tangerine
💧 Water
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Temp: 70–78°F
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pH: 6.6–7.8
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GH: 6–12
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KH: 2–6
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TDS: 150–300
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Stability beats perfection every time
🏡 Tank
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10g+ recommended
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Sponge or gentle filtration
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Moss + plants for grazing
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Shrimp‑safe intakes
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Low–moderate light to boost biofilm
🍽️ Food
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Biofilm + algae
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Shrimp pellets
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Blanched veggies
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Protein foods 1–2× weekly
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Remove leftovers to keep water clean
🧬 Behavior
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Peaceful, active grazers
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Great with nano snails + tiny peaceful fish
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Avoid predators or fast feeders
🐣 Breeding
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Easy with stable parameters
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Gestation ~28 days
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Babies thrive on biofilm
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Powdered foods help early on
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Color lines will mix if housed with other Neos
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