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Yellow Golden Back Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi var. “Yellow Golden Back”)
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Description
The Yellow Golden Back Shrimp is a bright, neon-yellow variant of Neocaridina davidi, selectively bred for its striking yellow body and bold dorsal stripe. It's an excellent algae cleaner and adds high contrast to green or dark aquascapes.
Difficulty Level
Beginner Friendly
Region
Yellow Golden Back Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi var. “Yellow Golden Back”)
Core Details
Highlights
Care Level
/ 10
Incredibly hardy in planted tanks with stable water parameters and no predators.
Environment Impact
/ 10
Fully captive-bred with zero wild harvesting, making it a sustainable choice.
Origin
Bred from wild Neocaridina populations native to southern China and Taiwan. This variant was refined through generations of selective hobbyist breeding.
Visual & Functional Appeal
Displays a vibrant lemon-yellow body with a solid golden dorsal stripe running from head to tail. Provides glowing contrast against wood, moss, and substrate while always in motion grazing or exploring.
Purpose
Helps control algae, detritus, and biofilm on plant leaves and hardscape. Adds vibrant motion and color to nano tanks and aquascapes.
Importance
A beginner-friendly, low-maintenance species that promotes healthy tank ecosystems. Its eye-catching coloration makes it ideal for display tanks and aquascapes.
Included Resources
Requires gentle sponge filtration, mossy areas, shrimp hides, and high surface area for biofilm growth. Benefits from botanicals and fine-grain substrate.
Best Use Cases
Perfect for shrimp-only tanks, planted community setups, or aquascapes where color contrast is desired. Ideal in peaceful nano tanks.
Conservation Context
No threat to wild ecosystems. Fully domesticated and widely cultivated in captivity. Supports eco-conscious fishkeeping practices.
Ideal Aquatic Species
• Dwarf rasboras and microrasboras
• Otocinclus
• Small corydoras
• Peaceful snails
• Other Neocaridina variants (with caution)
Region (A)
• Latitude: 23.6978° N
• Longitude: 120.9605° E
(Taiwan — native range of wild Neocaridina davidi)
Region (B)
• Latitude: 22.5431° N
• Longitude: 114.0579° E
(Shenzhen, China — origin of many captive shrimp breeding programs)
How Many Can I Keep?
Get smart stocking suggestions based on your tank size.
e.g. 75 gallons (280 L)
Yellow Golden Back Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi var. “Yellow Golden Back”)
Core Details
Highlights
Care Level
/ 10
Incredibly hardy in planted tanks with stable water parameters and no predators.
Environment Impact
/ 10
Fully captive-bred with zero wild harvesting, making it a sustainable choice.
Origin
Bred from wild Neocaridina populations native to southern China and Taiwan. This variant was refined through generations of selective hobbyist breeding.
Visual & Functional Appeal
Displays a vibrant lemon-yellow body with a solid golden dorsal stripe running from head to tail. Provides glowing contrast against wood, moss, and substrate while always in motion grazing or exploring.
Purpose
Helps control algae, detritus, and biofilm on plant leaves and hardscape. Adds vibrant motion and color to nano tanks and aquascapes.
Importance
A beginner-friendly, low-maintenance species that promotes healthy tank ecosystems. Its eye-catching coloration makes it ideal for display tanks and aquascapes.
Included Resources
Requires gentle sponge filtration, mossy areas, shrimp hides, and high surface area for biofilm growth. Benefits from botanicals and fine-grain substrate.
Best Use Cases
Perfect for shrimp-only tanks, planted community setups, or aquascapes where color contrast is desired. Ideal in peaceful nano tanks.
Conservation Context
No threat to wild ecosystems. Fully domesticated and widely cultivated in captivity. Supports eco-conscious fishkeeping practices.
Ideal Aquatic Species
• Dwarf rasboras and microrasboras
• Otocinclus
• Small corydoras
• Peaceful snails
• Other Neocaridina variants (with caution)
Region (A)
• Latitude: 23.6978° N
• Longitude: 120.9605° E
(Taiwan — native range of wild Neocaridina davidi)
Region (B)
• Latitude: 22.5431° N
• Longitude: 114.0579° E
(Shenzhen, China — origin of many captive shrimp breeding programs)
How Many Can I Keep?
Get smart stocking suggestions based on your tank size.
e.g. 75 gallons (280 L)
Yellow Golden Back Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi var. “Yellow Golden Back”)
Core Details
Highlights
Care Level
/ 10
Incredibly hardy in planted tanks with stable water parameters and no predators.
Environment Impact
/ 10
Fully captive-bred with zero wild harvesting, making it a sustainable choice.
Origin
Bred from wild Neocaridina populations native to southern China and Taiwan. This variant was refined through generations of selective hobbyist breeding.
Visual & Functional Appeal
Displays a vibrant lemon-yellow body with a solid golden dorsal stripe running from head to tail. Provides glowing contrast against wood, moss, and substrate while always in motion grazing or exploring.
Purpose
Helps control algae, detritus, and biofilm on plant leaves and hardscape. Adds vibrant motion and color to nano tanks and aquascapes.
Importance
A beginner-friendly, low-maintenance species that promotes healthy tank ecosystems. Its eye-catching coloration makes it ideal for display tanks and aquascapes.
Included Resources
Requires gentle sponge filtration, mossy areas, shrimp hides, and high surface area for biofilm growth. Benefits from botanicals and fine-grain substrate.
Best Use Cases
Perfect for shrimp-only tanks, planted community setups, or aquascapes where color contrast is desired. Ideal in peaceful nano tanks.
Conservation Context
No threat to wild ecosystems. Fully domesticated and widely cultivated in captivity. Supports eco-conscious fishkeeping practices.
Ideal Aquatic Species
• Dwarf rasboras and microrasboras
• Otocinclus
• Small corydoras
• Peaceful snails
• Other Neocaridina variants (with caution)
Region (A)
• Latitude: 23.6978° N
• Longitude: 120.9605° E
(Taiwan — native range of wild Neocaridina davidi)
Region (B)
• Latitude: 22.5431° N
• Longitude: 114.0579° E
(Shenzhen, China — origin of many captive shrimp breeding programs)
How Many Can I Keep?
Get smart stocking suggestions based on your tank size.
e.g. 75 gallons (280 L)
Yellow Golden Back Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi var. “Yellow Golden Back”)
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