Black Rili Shrimp (Neocaridina heteropoda – var. Rili)
A Striking Contrast in Motion
Add bold contrast and visual interest to your freshwater aquarium with the stunning Black Rili Shrimp. This unique Neocaridina variety stands out with its dramatic black head and tail markings, contrasted by a translucent midsection—a pattern known as “Rili.” It’s a truly eye-catching shrimp that enhances any planted or nano tank with both beauty and function.
Perfect for hobbyists who love both form and function, Black Rili Shrimp are active algae grazers and detritus cleaners. They are peaceful, easy to care for, and breed readily in the right conditions, making them ideal for both beginners and seasoned shrimp keepers alike.
Key Features:
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Unique “Rili” pattern with dark black and clear body zones
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Excellent for algae control and tank maintenance
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Peaceful and compatible with other small shrimp or nano species
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Great for planted and aquascaped aquariums
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Active and social—best kept in groups
Care Notes:
Provide a well-established tank with stable water parameters, gentle filtration, and plenty of hiding spots using plants, mosses, or shrimp shelters. A shrimp-safe diet of algae, biofilm, and supplemental food like shrimp pellets or blanched vegetables will keep them thriving. Avoid housing with aggressive fish that may prey on them.
Enhance your aquascape with the elegance and utility of the Black Rili Shrimp—where beauty meets purpose in perfect balance.
The Black Rili Shrimp is a selectively bred strain/variant of the Red Cherry Shrimp. These dwarf shrimp are very active and hardy aquatic pets. As long as the water parameters are good and clean, they will thrive and do very well. Be sure that the water is between 64-84 degrees and stays within a pH level of 6.0-8.0 and they will be fine.
They are great in groups and will be your aquarium "cleaning crew!"
Size is about half an inch to just under an inch.
