Orange Eye Red Neocaridina Shrimp (OER Neo)

Orange Eye Red Neocaridina Shrimp (OER Neo)

Vibrant Red Body with Rare Orange Eyes

The Orange Eye Red Neocaridina Shrimp is a rare and eye-catching Neocaridina morph that combines a rich red body coloration with the highly sought-after orange eye trait. This striking contrast gives the shrimp a unique, premium appearance that stands out beautifully in both shrimp-only and planted aquariums. Hardy and adaptable like other Neocaridina, OER shrimp are ideal for display tanks and selective breeding projects.

🦐 Key Features

• Deep red to cherry-red body coloration

• Rare bright orange eyes

• Active, peaceful freshwater shrimp

• Excellent algae and biofilm grazer

• Hardy and beginner-friendly compared to Caridina species

⚙️ Optimal Aquarium Parameters

Care Level: Easy–Medium
Temperament: Peaceful
Tank Size: 5+ gallons (larger recommended for stability)

🌡️ Water Parameters

• Temperature: 20–25 °C (68–77 °F)

• pH: 6.5–7.8

• GH: 6–10 dGH

• KH: 2–6 dKH

• TDS: ~180–280 ppm

Stable parameters help preserve both body color and eye intensity.

🍽️ Feeding

• Omnivorous scavenger

• Feeds on algae, biofilm, and detritus

• Supplement with high-quality shrimp foods, blanched vegetables, and mineral supplements

• Avoid overfeeding to maintain water quality

🧬 Breeding & Color Notes

• Breeds readily in freshwater

• Best kept separate from other Neocaridina color lines to preserve genetics

• Dark substrates enhance red coloration and contrast

• Orange eye trait is selectively bred and genetically inherited

🐟 Compatibility

• Ideal for shrimp-only or peaceful nano community tanks

• Safe with snails and small, non-aggressive fish

• Avoid larger or predatory fish