Skyfish -Neocaridina davidi 'Black Chocolate' (Black Chocolate Shrimp)

Black Chocolate Shrimp (Neocaridina davidi)

High-grade imports from Skyfish Aqua, Taiwan – deep, velvety brown with elegant contrast.

Black Chocolate Shrimp are a rich, dark morph of Neocaridina davidi, displaying deep chocolate to near-black coloration that adds dramatic contrast to aquascapes. Under good lighting, their color can appear glossy and velvety, ranging from dark brown to black with occasional reddish undertones. Sourced from Skyfish Aqua, Taiwan, our Black Chocolate Shrimp are selectively bred for bold, uniform color and strong genetics.

Key Features:

• Deep chocolate brown to black coloration

• Striking contrast in planted or minimalist tanks

• Peaceful, active, and community-safe

• Excellent scavengers for biofilm and algae

Water Parameters:

Stable, clean water is essential for maintaining their rich coloration:

• Temperature: 20–26°C (68–79°F)

• pH: 6.4–7.4

• GH: 6–8

• KH: 2–4

• TDS: 180–250 ppm

• Tank Size: Minimum 10L

Dark substrates help bring out their full coloration. Provide moss, driftwood, and natural cover for optimal comfort.

Diet:

Like other Neocaridina, Black Chocolate Shrimp are omnivorous and easy to feed:

• High-quality shrimp pellets or wafers

• Blanched vegetables (e.g., spinach, carrot, cucumber)

• Algae and biofilm naturally growing in the tank

• Occasional protein-based treats (e.g., bloodworms, brine shrimp, spirulina)

Feed in small amounts once or twice daily; avoid overfeeding.

Breeding:

Black Chocolate Shrimp breed readily in freshwater tanks with stable conditions:

• Females carry eggs under their tail for around 3–4 weeks

• Baby shrimp (shrimplets) are born fully developed

• Provide mosses and dense plant cover for maximum survival

• To maintain rich coloration, avoid crossbreeding with other Neocaridina color morphs

Ideal For:

• Dark, high-contrast aquascapes

• Minimalist or heavily planted nano tanks

• Mixed Neocaridina colonies (with caution)

• Algae and detritus cleanup crews

Introduce a bold, earthy elegance to your aquarium with Black Chocolate Shrimp, imported from the world-class breeders at Skyfish Aqua, Taiwan – where quality, color depth, and hardiness are the hallmark.