Orange Eye Golden Backline Shrimp

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Last import date: 10/21/26

The Orange Eye Golden Backline Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi) is a selectively bred yellow Neocaridina with a bright golden stripe down its back and striking orange eyes. The orange eyes are the standout trait, giving it a sharper look than standard Yellow or Golden Backline shrimp. Hardy, peaceful, and active, it is an easy way to add a high-contrast color to a planted tank or a dedicated colony.

Care Requirements: Easy to keep in a cycled, mature tank. Neocaridina tolerate a wide range of water parameters and do well in most tap water. Provide moss, plants, and hiding spots, and feed a varied diet of biofilm, algae, blanched vegetables, and shrimp pellets. Like all shrimp, they are sensitive to copper and ammonia spikes.

Tankmates & Behavior: Peaceful colony shrimp. Pair them with other Neocaridina, small snails, and peaceful nano fish. Avoid larger or predatory fish, which will eat shrimp and shrimplets. Do not mix with Caridina or Sulawesi shrimp, which need different water.

Parameters: Temperature: 65-80°F | pH: 6.8-8.0 | GH: 6-10 | KH: 3-8 | TDS: 150-250 | Difficulty: Beginner

Imported

Imported shrimp often get a bad reputation. They’re typically more affordable than homebred shrimp, but the journey is long and stressful—many shipments travel from outdoor farms in Asia to wholesalers in California, and then across the country. During this process, shrimp face extreme changes in water conditions, handling, and transport, which can lead to high stress and losses.

In the aquarium trade, it’s common for wholesalers and local fish stores to move imports quickly, selling them to customers within days of arrival. This means hobbyists are often left to deal with the stress, losses, and acclimation challenges that come with freshly imported animals. Essentially, the risk is passed on to the customer.

At Aqua Atomic, we do things differently. All imports are quarantined for at least 3 weeks before being offered for sale. The majority of issues happen in the first 10 days, and by holding them longer, we absorb that risk ourselves—so you don’t have to. The result is healthier, better-acclimated shrimp at a fraction of the cost of homebred stock.

Homebred

Homebred shrimp are usually 2 or more generations removed from imports. Hobbyists carefully manage their colonies through culling and selective breeding to maintain strong coloration and stable traits. While imports often arrive with excellent coloration, homebred shrimp are valued for their long-term stability and adaptability to local water parameters.