Neocaridina davidi 'Black Rose'
Deep velvet-black colour morph of Neocaridina davidi. The black is genetically the most stable of the dark Neocaridina morphs, with less reversion to wild brown over generations than chocolate or carbon variants. Reads stunningly against pale sand or aquasoil.
Black Rose Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi 'Black Rose') reaches 2.5–3 cm and needs a minimum tank of 20 L with a colony of 10+. Native to Selectively bred. Aim for 18–28 °C, pH 6.5–8.0, 6–15 dGH, and 150–250 ppm TDS. Lifespan: 1.5 years. Breeding: very easy, colony breeds without intervention. Diet: omnivore / detritivore, Biofilm, algae, blanched veg, sinking pellets, calcium-rich food. Plant-safe: Yes. Tank-mates: Nano fish only, chili rasbora, ember tetra, otocinclus.
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Deep velvet-black colour morph of Neocaridina davidi. The black is genetically the most stable of the dark Neocaridina morphs, with less reversion to wild brown over generations than chocolate or carbon variants. Reads stunningly against pale sand or aquasoil.
By Mike ElmiraUpdated 1 min read
Part of our complete freshwater shrimp guide.
The parameters that decide whether black rose shrimp fits in your tank.
10+
Omnivore / detritivore
Biofilm, algae, blanched veg, sinking pellets, calcium-rich food.
Very easy, colony breeds without intervention
1.5 yrs
Selectively bred
Selectively bred
Tank-mate safety and the species this one is documented to thrive (or fail) alongside.
Direct answers to the questions search engines and AI assistants surface most often about this species.
Minimum tank: 20 L with a colony of 10+. Black Rose Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi 'Black Rose') reach 2.5–3 cm as adults.
Target 18–28 °C, pH 6.5–8.0, 6–15 dGH, and 150–250 ppm TDS. Mature, cycled, low-nitrate water is non-negotiable.
Tank-mate notes: Nano fish only, chili rasbora, ember tetra, otocinclus. Plant safety: Yes.
Breeding: Very easy, colony breeds without intervention. In a stable colony of 10+ adults you will see berried females naturally once parameters and food are right.
Diet: omnivore / detritivore, Biofilm, algae, blanched veg, sinking pellets, calcium-rich food. Algae-eating rating: 4/5.
Typical lifespan: 1.5 years.
A planted tank is a system. Pair this shrimp with one entry from each other pillar to plan the whole scape.
