Snowball Shrimp
Neocaridina zhangjiajiensis compatibility profile. Plan freshwater shrimp and snail setups by troubleshooting community bioload and water parameter overlap.
Core facts & bioload scores
Typeshrimp
Adult size1.25"
Minimum tank5 gal
Group10+
- temperature65-78F
- pH6.5-8
- water_hardnessGH 6-14 dGH | KH 2-8 dKH
- breedingeasy in freshwater
- plant_safetysafe
- shrimp_safetysafe
- predator_riskhigh
- cleanup_rolenone
Community setups & swim zone pressure
Success with Snowball Shrimp requires troubleshooting community setups for predatory risks. Because they occupy the bottom/plants zone, ensure your filtration capacity is ready for their specific bioload score.
Compatibility caveats
- notesPale Neocaridina colony shrimp for stable planted tanks; needs mineral stability and predator-light stocking.
- caveatStart with 10 or more shrimp and add them only after the tank is cycled and biofilm is established.
- caveatUse stable GH/KH and copper-free products to prevent molting losses.
- caveatShrimplets are small enough for many community fish to eat; dense plants and low-predation tankmates are required for breeding success.
- caveatDo not rely on the colony to clean overfeeding; excess food still drives ammonia, pests, and algae.
Compatible tank mates
- Bladder Snailyellowschooling_size_issue | minimum 5 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Bettayellowshrimp_predation_risk | minimum 5 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Chili Rasborayellowschooling_size_issue | minimum 5 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Ember Tetrayellowschooling_size_issue | minimum 5 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Cherry Shrimpyellowschooling_size_issue | minimum 5 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Ghost Shrimpyellowshrimp_predation_risk | minimum 5 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Crystal Red Shrimpyellowwater_hardness_mismatch | minimum 5 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Blue Dream Shrimpyellowschooling_size_issue | minimum 5 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Orange Sakura Shrimpyellowschooling_size_issue | minimum 5 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Black Rose Shrimpyellowschooling_size_issue | minimum 5 galCheck this pair in the planner ->