{"product_id":"orange-cross-back-shrimp-neocaridina-sp","title":"Orange Cross Back Shrimp - Neocaridina sp.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrange Cross Back Shrimp (Neocaridina sp.)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Orange Cross Back Shrimp is a striking freshwater dwarf shrimp variety admired for its vivid orange colouration and contrasting lighter dorsal stripe running along the back. Peaceful, active and highly decorative, it is an excellent choice for planted aquariums, shrimp-focused setups and calm community tanks. Its small size and constant grazing behaviour also make it useful for picking at biofilm, soft algae and fine organic material across plants, décor and aquarium surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrange Cross Back Shrimp, Orange Crossback Shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name (Latin):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeocaridina sp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 2.5–3 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin \/ Natural Habitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Orange Cross Back Shrimp is a selectively bred ornamental Neocaridina variety developed for its bright orange body colour and contrasting dorsal stripe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike other commonly kept Neocaridina shrimp, it thrives in mature freshwater aquariums containing plants, mosses, wood, stones and established surfaces rich in biofilm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature: 20–26°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH Range: 6.5–8.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardness: Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmmonia\/Nitrite: 0 ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNitrate: Kept low and stable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCopper: Must be avoided\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrange Cross Back Shrimp are completely peaceful and are best kept with other small, non-predatory aquarium inhabitants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey are particularly well suited to shrimp-only aquariums or planted community setups containing small fish that are unlikely to prey on adult shrimp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOmnivore \/ Grazer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrange Cross Back Shrimp spend much of the day grazing biofilm, soft algae and microscopic organic material from aquarium surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplement their natural grazing with quality shrimp pellets, algae wafers, blanched vegetables and specialist invertebrate foods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid overfeeding, as excess food can quickly reduce water quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 20 litres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough suitable for small aquariums, stable water chemistry is more important than aquarium volume alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA mature planted aquarium with plenty of grazing surfaces and hiding places is strongly recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBehaviour\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026amp; 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