Overview
Bring a striking pop of colour to your aquarium with our High Grade Yellow Golden Back Neocaridina Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi) — one of the most eye-catching shrimp varieties available in the UK.
These premium freshwater dwarf shrimp feature a vibrant yellow body and a distinctive golden stripe along the back, known as the “golden back” pattern.
Hardy, peaceful, and easy to care for, they are ideal for beginners, aquascapers, and shrimp enthusiasts looking to add bright contrast to planted or nano aquariums.
Key Features
High grade yellow shrimp with distinctive golden back stripe
Premium quality, UK-bred for colour and health
Peaceful and safe for community tanks
Excellent natural algae-eaters for planted aquariums
Ideal for nano tanks or shrimp-only setups
Easy to breed and maintain – perfect beginner shrimp
Compatibility
The Yellow Golden Back Neocaridina Shrimp thrives in peaceful community aquariums with small, non-aggressive fish such as rasboras or neon tetras. Its brilliant yellow body and golden stripe make it stand out against green plants, wood, or dark substrates — a stunning highlight in any aquascaped tank.
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 loss during delivery, send a clear photo within 2 hours of receipt and we’ll refund or replace them promptly.
High Grade Yellow Golden Back Neocaridina Shrimp – Premium Freshwater Shrimp UK
| Parameter | Ideal Range |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 18–26 °C |
| pH | 6.5–7.8 |
| GH | 6–8 |
| KH | 2–6 |
| TDS |
180–250 ppm |
Feed a balanced diet of shrimp pellets, blanched vegetables, and natural biofilm.
Provide shrimp-safe plants such as Java moss, Anubias, or Subwassertang for cover and grazing.

