Goldenback Yellow Neocaridina Shrimp

Goldenback Yellow Neocaridina Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi var. ‘Goldenback Yellow’ or ‘Neon Yellow Goldenback’) are a bright, selectively bred freshwater aquarium shrimp celebrated for their sunny, high-visibility yellow coloration highlighted by a distinctive golden stripe running down the back (the “goldenback” trait). This eye-catching variety delivers a cheerful, radiant glow that stands out beautifully against dark substrates, green plants, or moss — adding a warm, sunny pop to any planted or shrimp tank.

Key Features & Appearance

• Coloration: Vibrant yellow to neon/golden-yellow body with a prominent, brighter golden stripe along the dorsal (back) side; high-grade lines show intense, opaque yellow with minimal transparency and strong stripe contrast.
• Size: Adults reach about 1–1.5 inches (2.5–3.8 cm); females are typically larger and more robust.
• Behavior: Peaceful, active scavengers that constantly graze on algae, biofilm, detritus, and decaying plant matter — excellent natural tank cleaners. They thrive in colonies (10+ recommended) and are prolific breeders once settled.
• Lifespan: 1–2 years with good care.

These hardy Neocaridina are beginner-friendly, forgiving, and low-maintenance, making them ideal for newcomers while still appealing to experienced keepers who want easy color impact.

Care Requirements

• Tank Size: 5+ gallons ideal; 10+ gallons supports larger, more stable colonies.
• Water Parameters:
  • Temperature: 18–28°C (64–82°F); optimal 22–26°C.
  • pH: 6.5–8.0 (adapt well to most dechlorinated tap water).
  • GH: 6–12+ (harder water, GH 8+, enhances color intensity and shell strength).
  • KH: 2–8; TDS: 150–350 ppm.
• Setup Tips: Planted tanks with moss, floating plants, botanicals (Indian almond leaves, cholla wood), hiding spots, and dark substrate make the yellow and golden stripe really pop while providing grazing surfaces. Sponge filters are best to protect shrimplets; avoid copper-based medications.
• Diet: Omnivorous grazers; they clean up biofilm and leftovers efficiently — supplement with shrimp pellets, algae wafers, or blanched veggies (zucchini, spinach) if needed.
• Compatibility: Excellent in peaceful communities with small, non-aggressive fish (tetras, rasboras, endlers), snails, or shrimp-only setups. Avoid large or nippy species.

Breeding is straightforward and rewarding: Females carry yellow/orange eggs/saddle, releasing 20–50 shrimplets per batch after ~3–4 weeks. Stable parameters and hiding spots ensure high survival rates.

At Valley Aquatics, Goldenback Yellow Shrimp are a sunny favorite for customers wanting maximum color with minimal hassle — perfect for pairing with your botanicals in Abbotsford planted tanks!