Bloody Mary Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi var. Bloody Mary
The Bloody Mary Shrimp is the pinnacle of red Neocaridina genetics. Unlike the Red Cherry or Painted Fire Red whose color resides entirely in their outer shell (exoskeleton), the Bloody Mary's intense crimson color is actually carried in their tissue/flesh. This gives them a distinct, mesmerizing, deep translucent ruby-red appearance that seems to glow from within. They also feature a shorter rostrum (nose) than typical cherry shrimp. While slightly more demanding regarding water stability than standard cherries, they are a spectacular addition for the intermediate hobbyist looking to upgrade their colony. Raised in pristine conditions, our Bloody Marys are guaranteed to be true-line with zero hybridization.
Water Parameters
pH Range
6.8 โ 7.5
TDS
180 โ 250 ppm
General Hardness
5 โ 8 dGH
Carbonate Hardness
2 โ 5 dKH
Temperature
20 โ 26 ยฐC
Min Tank Size
15 L
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Pack of 5 (Starter)
5 pieces
โน160 / each
Pack of 10+1 Free (Colony)
11 pieces
โน131 / each
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Pack of 20+2 Free (Breeder Colony)
22 pieces
โน116 / each
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๐ก Interesting Facts
- โข Because the color is in their flesh rather than just the shell, even freshly molted Bloody Mary shrimp retain their deep red color.
- โข They originated from the Chocolate shrimp lineage, not the standard Red Cherry lineage.
- โข Their rostrum (the 'nose' between the eyes) is noticeably shorter and stubbier than other Neocaridina.