Yellow Eye (YE) Red / Yellow Cherry Neocaridina Shrimp Combo Pack – Bred by Aquatic Arts

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Description

This exclusive combo pack includes a mix of Yellow Eye (YE) Yellow Cherry Shrimp and Yellow Eye (YE) Red Cherry Shrimp, selectively bred in-house at Aquatic Arts. Each shrimp displays the signature colored-eye trait — striking yellow eyes that redefine the modern Neocaridina aesthetic.

The red and yellow forms offer stunning contrast in planted aquariums, while remaining peaceful, hardy, and eager grazers. These shrimp thrive in colonies, reproduce readily in mature tanks, and contribute to a balanced aquatic ecosystem.

Coloration may vary based on age, gender, and environment, but all shrimp in this combo pack maintain the distinct Yellow Eye trait.

Variant Details

• 3 YE Yellow + 3 YE Red Cherry Shrimp
A balanced starter colony of six Yellow Eye Cherry Shrimp in two striking color morphs.

• 5 YE Yellow + 5 YE Red Cherry Shrimp
A larger colony for faster growth, breeding potential, and visual impact.

• 3 + 3 with Wet Buddha Pod (submerged) + Food 
Includes a fully waterlogged Buddha Pod rich in natural biofilm — instant grazing and shelter. Also Aquatic Arts Starter Shrimp Food Pack.

• 3 + 3 Complete Starter Combo (Food + Botanicals + Moss)
Everything needed to establish a thriving colony: Aquatic Arts Starter Shrimp Food Pack, Botanical Breeder Combo Pack, and a loose portion of live moss.

About the YE (Yellow Eye) Trait

Classic Neocaridina shrimp have dark eyes. Through patient selective breeding, the Yellow Eye trait was stabilized — creating luminous golden eyes that enhance color depth and clarity.
At Aquatic Arts, every generation is refined for coverage, clarity, and consistency.

Evolution You Can See.

What We Love About This Combo

• Deep red and bright yellow pigment in the same colony
• Vivid YE eye trait — a hallmark of advanced Neocaridina refinement
• Bred by Aquatic Arts for stability, health, and quality
• Peaceful and hardy; great for beginners and experts
• Active grazers that help reduce algae and support tank balance

Aquascaping

These shrimp shine in planted environments, especially over darker substrates.

• Plants: Java Moss, Subwassertang, Anubias, Bucephalandra, floating Frogbit or Salvinia
• Hardscape: Driftwood, lava rock, smooth river stones
• Botanicals: Aquatic Arts Buddha Pods, Beal Pods, or the Botanical Breeder Pack for natural cover, grazing surfaces, and biofilm development

A richly textured aquascape helps promote natural feeding, breeding, and hiding behavior.

Diet & Feeding

Feed a varied diet that supports color, growth, and molting:

• Aquatic Arts Shrimp Food Sample Pack (Sinking Pellets, Bee Pollen, Snowflake)
• Blanched vegetables
• Biofilm supported by botanicals and live moss

Feed lightly once daily or every other day, removing uneaten food after several hours.

Tank Mates & Compatibility

Peaceful, colony-forming shrimp.
Good with:
• Other Neocaridina
• Small snails
• Non-aggressive nano fish

Avoid predatory or larger fish that may harass or consume shrimp.

Recommended Tank Parameters

• Temperature: 68° – 78°F (20° – 26°C)
• pH: 6.5 – 7.8
• KH: 1 – 8 dKH
• GH: 4 – 12 dGH
• Minimum Tank Size: 5 gallons

Care Guidelines

• Diet: Omnivorous; thrives on shrimp-specific foods & natural biofilm
• Social Behavior: Peaceful; forms active breeding colonies
• Origin: Tank-bred — Bred by Aquatic Arts
• Average Adult Size: 1 – 1.25 inches (2.5 – 3.2 cm)
• Average Purchase Size: 0.5 – 0.75 inches (1.3 – 1.9 cm)

Live Arrival Guarantee

All Aquatic Arts brand shrimp come with a 100% Live Arrival Guarantee, plus free email support from our invertebrate care specialists.