Neocaridina davidi "Black Chocolate Sakura"

The Black Sakura is a black color variant of the genus Neocaridina. Animals of this line are colored solid black. While these animals are very inconspicuous on a dark background, they create a great contrast on a light background.

How stable is this line? Our Black Sakura line is quite stable. About 80% of the offspring look just as opaque black as the parents. Although the Black Sakura has had years of selection behind it, there are still brownish animals in the offspring from time to time. This is because this color form was drawn from the black-brown "Chocolate".

Release size: Release animals have a minimum size of 0.8 cm, i.e. shortly before sexual maturity. If sexually mature animals are handed over, attention is paid to an even sex distribution.

General information on keeping and breeding: Like all dwarf shrimp of the Neocaridina genus, these animals are very adaptable and can usually be kept in tap water (18 - 26 °C) without any problems. In our facility, the tap water has the values: pH 7.6, gH 10; kH 9, conductivity 600uS, 22 °C. The animals feed on conventional fish food, algae growth and dead animal and plant material. They are therefore the best leftover-cleanrs and contribute to the biological balance in the aquarium. The socialization with small and medium-sized aquarium fish can work, but it is advisable to offer sufficient hiding places such as moss and roots. Under optimal conditions, animals quickly grow into lively colonies.