Skyfish - Neocaridina davidi 'Snow ball'(Snow ball Shrimp)

Snowball Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi)

Premium imports from Skyfish Aqua, Taiwan – pure white elegance for any aquascape.

Snowball Shrimp are a beautiful white variant of the Neocaridina davidi species, named for the round, pearl-like eggs that females carry, resembling tiny snowballs. Their clean, milky-white appearance stands out especially well in planted aquariums, offering a soft and elegant contrast to green and dark backgrounds. Our Snowball Shrimp are carefully selected and bred by Skyfish Aqua, Taiwan, ensuring top-grade health, color, and consistency.

Key Features:

• Solid white to translucent milky-white body

• Peaceful and active community shrimp

• Natural scavengers that help control algae and biofilm

• Easy to care for and great for shrimp beginners and breeders

Water Parameters:

Consistent, clean water quality will help them thrive and retain their clarity:

• Temperature: 20–26°C (68–79°F)

• pH: 6.5–7.5

• GH: 6–8

• KH: 2–4

• TDS: 180–250 ppm

• Tank Size: Minimum 10L

A darker substrate and background will enhance their visibility and appearance.

Diet:

Snowball Shrimp are undemanding omnivores:

• High-quality shrimp food (pellets, wafers, or granules)

• Blanched vegetables (zucchini, spinach, cucumber)

• Naturally occurring algae and biofilm

• Occasional high-protein treats like daphnia or crushed bloodworms

Feed moderately and avoid uneaten food build-up.

Breeding:

Breeding Snowball Shrimp is straightforward in a stable, well-maintained aquarium:

• Females carry bright white or pearl-colored eggs, which give the variety its name

• Eggs hatch in ~3–4 weeks into fully formed miniature shrimp

• Provide moss and plant cover to improve survival rate of shrimplets

• Keep in a species-only tank or with other white morphs for clean lines

Ideal For:

• Minimalist or nature-style aquascapes

• Peaceful nano and community tanks

• Color contrast in Neocaridina collections

• Breeding projects and algae control

Add a touch of icy elegance to your aquarium with Snowball Shrimp, sourced directly from Skyfish Aqua, Taiwan, where quality breeding and color purity meet exceptional shrimp health.