Green Jade – Neocaridina davidi

Green Jade is one of the most striking varieties of Neocaridina davidi shrimp, valued for its intense green coloration and high activity in the aquarium. These exceptional green aquarium shrimp look stunning on dark substrate, where their color becomes even more vibrant.

The Green Jade shrimp offered by Galactic Shrimps come from selective breeding and are healthy, well-colored, and properly acclimated for aquarium life.

Why choose Green Jade shrimp?

Green Jade stand out with their unusual emerald-green color, rarely seen among other Neocaridina varieties. They are peaceful, hardy, and easy to keep, making them perfect for both beginners and advanced aquarists.

Key advantages:

• intense green coloration
• easy breeding
• high tolerance for beginner mistakes
• rapid reproduction in suitable conditions
• active behavior throughout the day
• effective removal of food debris and biofilm

Water parameters for Green Jade

Green Jade shrimp thrive best in stable conditions:

• pH: 6.5–7.5
• GH: 6–12
• KH: 3–8
• temperature: 20–25°C
• TDS: 180–300 ppm

Regular water changes and proper filtration help maintain a healthy colony and intense coloration.

Are Green Jade suitable for beginners?

Yes. Green Jade belong to the Neocaridina davidi group, one of the easiest freshwater shrimp to breed. They don’t require specialized active substrates or very soft water, making them an excellent choice for those starting their shrimp-keeping journey.

Breeding Green Jade

With proper water parameters, Green Jade shrimp breed very easily. Females carry between a dozen to several dozen eggs under their abdomen, from which fully formed baby shrimp hatch after approximately 3–4 weeks.

For the best quality offspring, it’s recommended to keep Green Jade in a separate aquarium without mixing with other Neocaridina varieties.

Feeding Green Jade shrimp

The diet should be based on high-quality shrimp foods, supplemented with natural biofilm, Indian almond leaves, oak or beech leaves, and foods rich in minerals supporting proper molting.

Green Jade shrimp information

• Species: Neocaridina davidi
• Variety: Green Jade
• Origin: captive-bred
• Difficulty level: easy
• Size: up to 2.5–3 cm
• Temperature: 20–25°C
• pH: 6.5–7.5
• GH: 6–12
• Behavior: peaceful
• Breeding: easy

Green Jade are an excellent choice for anyone looking for exceptionally attractive aquarium shrimp. Their intense green color, ease of breeding, and high activity make them one of the most interesting Neocaridina davidi varieties available for sale.