Skittles Neocaridina Shrimp Mix
Buy healthy Skittles Neocaridina Shrimp, a colourful mix of Red, Blue, Yellow, Orange and other Neocaridina varieties. These peaceful freshwater shrimp are perfect for planted aquariums, nano tanks and community aquariums, adding vibrant colour and fascinating activity while grazing on biofilm, soft algae and leftover food.
Carefully packed for safe UK delivery.
Skittles Shrimp are ideal for beginners and experienced aquarists alike. Their mix of colours creates a lively, natural-looking shrimp colony, making them one of the most popular choices for planted aquariums.
 
Why Choose Skittles Shrimp?
Beautiful mix of vibrant Neocaridina colours
Peaceful and community-tank safe
Excellent for planted aquariums and nano tanks
Hardy and beginner friendly
Active grazers that help consume biofilm and soft algae
Fascinating natural behaviour and breeding
Carefully selected healthy livestock
 
Perfect For
✓ Planted aquariums
✓ Nano tanks
✓ Community aquariums
✓ Colourful shrimp colonies
✓ Beginners
 
Compatibility
Skittles Neocaridina Shrimp are peaceful freshwater shrimp that thrive alongside small community fish such as ember tetras, rasboras, otocinclus and pygmy corydoras.
They spend much of the day grazing on biofilm, soft algae and leftover food while exploring plants, mosses and hardscape. Plenty of live plants and hiding places will help shrimp feel secure and encourage natural behaviour.
As these shrimp are a mix of Neocaridina colour varieties, they will interbreed over time. Future generations may gradually lose the distinct colours and develop more natural or wild-type colouration.
 
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Skittles Shrimp?
Skittles Shrimp are a colourful mix of Neocaridina shrimp, typically including red, blue, yellow, orange and other colour varieties. Each shrimp is unique, creating a vibrant and eye-catching colony.
 
Will Skittles Shrimp breed?
Yes. Skittles Shrimp breed readily in freshwater aquariums. Because different colour varieties are kept together, offspring may gradually revert to more natural or wild-type colours over successive generations.
 
Are Skittles Shrimp suitable for beginners?
Yes. Skittles Shrimp are hardy, peaceful and easy to care for, making them an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced shrimp keepers.
 
Do Skittles Shrimp eat algae?
Yes. They constantly graze on biofilm, soft algae and leftover food. While they won't eliminate severe algae problems on their own, they are an excellent addition to a natural clean-up crew.
 
What fish can live with Skittles Shrimp?
They are best kept with peaceful community fish such as ember tetras, rasboras, otocinclus and pygmy corydoras. Avoid large or aggressive fish that may prey on shrimp.
 
Will I receive every colour?
Each order contains a varied mix of healthy Neocaridina shrimp selected from the colour varieties available at the time of dispatch. While we aim to provide a colourful assortment, the exact colours and proportions may vary depending on availability.
 
Complete Your Shrimp Aquarium
Create the perfect home for your Skittles Shrimp with compatible plants and shrimp supplies:
Java Moss
Christmas Moss
Anubias
Bucephalandra
Amano Shrimp
Freshwater Shrimp Collection
Java Fern on wood
 
Shipping & Guarantee
All shrimp are UK-bred premium stock, carefully packed for safe live shrimp delivery across the UK.We ship Monday to Thursday in insulated, eco-friendly packaging and include extra shrimp with every order:
1 extra for every 5 or 10 shrimp ordered
2 extra for 20 shrimp orders
Your shrimp are covered by our Live Arrival (DOA) Guarantee.In the unlikely event of a loss during delivery, simply send a clear photo within 2 hours of receipt, and we’ll refund or replace them promptly.