Green Jade Shrimp
Common Name: Green Jade Shrimp
Scientific Name: Neocaridina Davidi "Green Jade"
Genus: Neocaridina
Wild Origin: Taiwan
Adult Size: 1-1.5in
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The Green Jade Shrimp is one of the most striking and modern color variants of the Neocaridina family. A product of meticulous selective breeding, these shrimp originated from the same lineage as the classic Red Cherry, eventually isolating deep green pigments that range from bright lime-green to a rich, dark emerald. Because their color is so unique, they provide a moody, natural aesthetic that stands out beautifully against dark substrates, dragon stone, or lighter-colored aquatic plants.
As aquatic pets, Green Jades are prized not just for their color, but for their resilience. They are exceptionally active scavengers, spending their time grazing on biofilm and algae to help keep your shrimp aquarium pristine. Their low-maintenance nature and ability to adapt to a wide range of water parameters make them a perfect choice for both beginners and experienced scapers looking for something beyond the traditional red or blue varieties.
Check out our guide on the different substrates that can help achieve ideal water parameters for shrimp: Best Substrate for Shrimp.
Key Features & Important Notes
- Tank-raised specimen
- Features rare shades of green, from translucent jade to deep forest emerald.
- Shrimp are excellent scavengers and will happily feed on biofilm, decaying plant matter, and algae
- To increase survival rates, please allow 2-3 business days after placing an order to properly prepare live animal shipments
Recommended Water Parameters
Listed information should be treated as general guidelines only. We encourage you to do thorough research before committing to keeping any livestock.
- Temperature Range: 65-84°F
- pH: 7.0-8.0
- TDS: 200-300 ppm
- GH: 4-8 dGH
- dGH KH: 3-15 dKH
Recommended Tank Size
5+ gallons, minimum. Tank size is relative, and various factors should be considered when determining tank size. Like most Neocaridina, they are social and do best in a colony. A larger volume (10+ gallons) helps ensure water stability and plenty of foraging space.
Diet
Omnivorous. Green Jade Shrimp thrive on naturally occurring biofilm and algae. To maintain their deep coloration and shell health, supplement their diet with plant-based pellets, spirulina powder, bee pollen, and blanched vegetables.
Breeding
Green Jade Shrimp no longer occur naturally in the wild, so breeding lines are entirely captive-bred and maintained by skilled breeders. Sexing Green Jade Shrimp can be somewhat difficult until the shrimp begin to mature. Female Green Jade Shrimp have slightly larger tails and display a “saddle” formation on the upper body, behind the head, where eggs are stored before fertilization. When female shrimp are “berried”, or have eggs ready for fertilization, the saddle shape will appear more prominent.
Once the shrimp are fully-grown the males will be smaller than the females. Green Jade Shrimp are eager breeders given comfortable water parameters and a sufficient food source. Once the shrimp reach maturity, and if there are males and females present, they should breed naturally and frequently. It is recommended to purchase 8-10 shrimp to ensure that there are enough male-female pairs for successful breeding. When female shrimp have eggs available for fertilization, they will molt and release pheromones that the male shrimp respond to with frenzy.
Once the shrimp breed, the eggs will gestate for about 2 weeks. The shrimp fry will feed from the same food sources as their parents and will molt frequently during their early life stages. Leave molted shells in the tank, as the shrimp fry will consume them for extra minerals like calcium that will help their growth.
Keep in mind that if you are keeping shrimp with other species of fish, or possibly aggressive shrimp species, this may affect reproduction. If the shrimp feel threatened or don’t have places in your tank to hide, they may not breed.
Check out our blog article to learn how to breed freshwater shrimp.