Neocaridina Davidi Sunkist Gold Powder
“Sunkist Gold Powder” is a bright orange-gold variety with:
Body in an intense, bright golden orange color
Light satin or powdery texture (hence the “Gold Powder”)
In well-maintained aquariums and with proper nutrition, they display uniform coloration throughout their body
Behavior & Character
Peaceful, social and suitable for community aquariums with small or non-aggressive fish
They live in groups and show natural behaviors when they are with at least 5-6 shrimp
Active cleaners: They consume biofilm, algae, food debris
Diet
They feed on:
Biofilm and microorganisms
Special food for shrimp (sinking pellets, snowflake, algae)
Natural vegetables (e.g. zucchini, spinach)
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Scientific Name: Neocaridina davidi
Color Variety: Sunkist Gold Powder
Category: Freshwater Shrimp
Origin: Farmed (from Taiwan – variant of Red Cherry Shrimp)
Size: 2.5 – 3 cm
Life Expectancy: 2 years
Ideal Living Conditions
Temperature: 20 – 26°C
pH: 6.5 – 7.5
GH: 6 – 12
KH: 2 – 6
TDS: 150 – 250 ppm
Aquarium Size: From 20 liters and above
Plants: Ideal with mosses, anubias, bucephalandra, etc.
Reproduction
Easy reproduction in suitable conditions
The female carries about 20–30 eggs under her belly for 3–4 weeks
A separate brood tank is not required, but it is good to have hiding places/moss for the young
The young are born independently (without a larval stage)
Care Tips
They prefer stable conditions — avoid sudden changes in temperature or pH
Zero ammonia/nitrites — even small amounts affect them
If you have fish, prefer small and peaceful ones (e.g. rasboras, otocinclus, guppies)
Use a pre-filter sponge in the filter to protect the young
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