Skittle Pack
FRESHWATER SHRIMP

Skittle Pack

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About Skittle Pack

Skittle Shrimp Pack

Can’t pick just one color? Our Skittle Shrimp Pack brings a colorful mix of shrimp together for an aquarium full of variety. It’s a fun way to enjoy different colors and patterns as they explore your plants, moss, and décor.

These peaceful, active grazers spend their day picking at biofilm, soft algae, and leftover food. Provide a stable, established aquarium with plenty of grazing surfaces and hiding places, and supplement their natural grazing with quality shrimp food.

Each pack is an assorted mix. Colors and quantities of each variety depend on availability. Specific colors and an equal distribution are not guaranteed.

Please note: Mixing Neocaridina color varieties can produce offspring with mixed, muted, or wild-type coloration over future generations. This pack is best for enjoying a colorful community rather than maintaining a single color line.

Peaceful freshwater shrimp
Best in a mature, stable aquarium
Biofilm, algae, and supplemental shrimp food

Keep their world steady

Start with a fully cycled tank.
Provide moss, cover, and gentle filtration.
Avoid sudden changes in water conditions.

A few good questions.

For a first Neocaridina colony, a group of 10–20 shrimp in an established 10-gallon aquarium is a practical starting point. The right number depends on your tank's filtration, available food, and other inhabitants. Start small and leave room for your colony to grow.
Neocaridina varieties, including Cherry Red and Blue Dream, are a great introduction to shrimp keeping. The key is a fully cycled aquarium and stable water conditions—sudden changes can stress shrimp. Some other varieties need more specific care, so check their requirements before choosing.
Neocaridina spend much of their day grazing on algae and biofilm—the natural coating that develops on aquarium surfaces. Supplement this with quality shrimp food, occasional algae wafers, and small portions of blanched vegetables such as zucchini. A varied diet helps support growth and healthy molting.
Not always. A small colony in a mature tank may only need supplemental food every other day, while a larger colony may need small daily portions. Watch how quickly they eat, adjust accordingly, and remove leftover pellets or vegetables after a few hours to protect water quality.
Neocaridina shrimp typically live around one to two years, though lifespan varies with temperature, water quality, and overall care. A stable aquarium, suitable food, and consistent maintenance give them a strong foundation for a healthy life.

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