{"product_id":"blue-gold-eye-neocaridina-shrimp","title":"Blue Gold Eye Neocaridina Shrimp","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"shrimp-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .shrimp-desc { font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif; font-size:15px;\n    line-height:1.75; color:#1a1a2e; max-width:860px; margin:0 auto; }\n  .shrimp-desc p { margin-bottom:14px; }\n  h2.shrimp-title { font-family:Georgia,serif; font-size:1.7em; font-weight:bold;\n    color:#8b1a1a; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.03em;\n    border-bottom:2px solid #c0392b; padding-bottom:8px; margin-bottom:18px; }\n  .tip-box { background:#fdf0f0; border-left:4px solid #c0392b; border-radius:4px;\n    padding:12px 16px; margin:18px 0; font-size:0.95em; }\n  .tip-box strong { color:#8b1a1a; }\n  .warn-box { background:#fff3e0; border-left:4px solid #e67e22; border-radius:4px;\n    padding:12px 16px; margin:18px 0; font-size:0.95em; }\n  .warn-box strong { color:#b94600; }\n  .spec-table { width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin:20px 0; font-size:0.92em; }\n  .spec-table th { background:#c0392b; color:#fff; text-align:left; padding:8px 12px;\n    font-family:Georgia,serif; font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase;\n    letter-spacing:0.04em; font-size:0.85em; }\n  .spec-table td { padding:7px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #f5d5d5; vertical-align:top; }\n  .spec-table tr:nth-child(odd) td { background:#fdf0f0; }\n  .spec-table tr:nth-child(even) td { background:#ffffff; }\n  .spec-table td:first-child { font-weight:bold; color:#8b1a1a;\n    white-space:nowrap; width:38%; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"shrimp-title\"\u003eBlue Gold Eye Neocaridina Shrimp\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shrimp-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Gold Eye Neocaridina Shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eNeocaridina davidi\u003c\/em\u003e) pairs a deep, opaque blue body with a striking genetic trait not seen in standard blue Neocaridina — vivid golden-yellow eyes in place of the usual black. The Gold Eye trait is a relatively recent and carefully stabilized development in Neocaridina breeding, and on a high-grade blue body the effect is dramatic: a rich sapphire-to-midnight blue base punctuated by glowing gold points at the head of each shrimp. The contrast between the cool blue body and warm gold eyes gives this variant a distinctive, immediately recognizable look that sets it apart from standard Blue Dream or Blue Velvet grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"warn-box\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ Copper Warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper is \u003cstrong\u003efatal\u003c\/strong\u003e to all shrimp — even trace amounts. Never use copper-based medications or treatments in any aquarium housing shrimp. Check all fish medications carefully before use.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll \u003cem\u003eNeocaridina davidi\u003c\/em\u003e color varieties are color-selected lines of a single species native to Taiwan. The wild form is a drab olive-brown, barely resembling its descendants. The extraordinary palette of colors — and traits like the Gold Eye mutation — available today is the result of decades of selective breeding by dedicated hobbyists and commercial breeders who isolated and intensified natural color and pigment mutations across hundreds of generations. The Gold Eye trait itself required careful, deliberate line-breeding to stabilize and is considered a more advanced achievement than color alone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on mixing colors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neocaridina color varieties will interbreed freely if kept together. While the first generation of crosses often produces attractive offspring, subsequent generations revert toward the ancestral wild-type — a muddy brown-olive color that is the genetic baseline of the species, and the Gold Eye trait can be lost in the mix as well. For best results and to maintain both color and eye trait quality, keep this variety in its own aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeocaridina shrimp are among the hardiest and most beginner-friendly invertebrates available. They adapt well to a range of water parameters, breed readily in freshwater, and are constantly active — grazing every surface of the aquarium for biofilm and algae from morning to night. A healthy colony in a mature planted aquarium is one of the most rewarding and visually dynamic setups in the freshwater hobby. Females carrying eggs are called \u003cstrong\u003eberried\u003c\/strong\u003e — the cluster of eggs visible beneath the tail resembles a bunch of small berries and is one of the most satisfying sights in shrimp keeping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"warn-box\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ Water Changes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neocaridina shrimp are sensitive to sudden parameter changes — large or frequent water changes are one of the most common causes of stress and failed molts. Keep water changes to \u003cstrong\u003e10% maximum\u003c\/strong\u003e at a time, and only when necessary. Always match temperature precisely before adding new water. When in doubt, do less rather than more — a stable tank with slightly elevated parameters is safer than a tank subjected to frequent changes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"warn-box\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ Acclimation — Go Slowly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shrimp must be acclimated very slowly to a new aquarium — sudden parameter changes are a leading cause of losses on arrival. The preferred method is \u003cstrong\u003edrip acclimation\u003c\/strong\u003e: attach an airline tube with a knot or valve to create a slow drip from the tank into the bag or container, running for at least 60–90 minutes until the water volume has at least doubled. If drip acclimation equipment is not available, add \u003cstrong\u003eone tablespoon of tank water to the bag every 5 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e for at least 45–60 minutes before releasing the shrimp. Never rush this process.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tip-box\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding \u0026amp; Care Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGlasGarten Shrimp Dinner 2\u003c\/strong\u003e is our recommended daily staple — a comprehensive, nutritionally balanced shrimp food that supports color, health, and breeding condition. \u003cstrong\u003eGlasGarten Bacter AE\u003c\/strong\u003e is equally important — sprinkled lightly on the water surface, it builds the biofilm that Neocaridina graze on constantly and that newborn shrimp depend on as their primary food source.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor treats, rotate \u003cstrong\u003eGlasGarten Shrimp Snacks\u003c\/strong\u003e (Snow Flakes, Dandelion, Mulberry, Leaves Mix) and \u003cstrong\u003eGlasGarten Shrimp Lollies 4 in 1\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 times per week. Both provide enrichment and variety that keeps shrimp active and foraging enthusiastically.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlasGarten Mineral Junkie Bites\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eGlasGarten Mineral Food\u003c\/strong\u003e are essential supplements — molting requires significant calcium and mineral resources, and shrimp that lack minerals will struggle with failed molts. Add these regularly, especially in softer water.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor newborn shrimplets, \u003cstrong\u003eGlasGarten Shrimp Baby Food\u003c\/strong\u003e provides the fine particle nutrition that juveniles need in their first weeks of life.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeocaridina shrimp are peaceful and safe with most small, non-predatory fish — Ember Tetras, small rasboras, Corydoras, Otocinclus, and similar tankmates work well. Avoid any fish large enough to eat a shrimp. Be cautious with bettas — some individuals ignore shrimp entirely while others actively hunt them. Shrimp-only or invertebrate-focused aquariums give the best breeding results and the most visible shrimp behavior. Dense planting provides cover that makes shrimp feel secure and dramatically increases the amount of time they spend in the open. Dark substrate is essential for this variety — shrimp tend to suppress their own pigmentation as a camouflage response on pale substrate, so a dark, inert substrate is necessary to bring out the full depth of the blue body and the contrast with the gold eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMolting is the most vulnerable period in a shrimp's life — for 12–24 hours after molting, the new shell is soft and the shrimp is essentially defenseless. Do not remove molted shells from the aquarium; shrimp will consume them to reclaim the minerals they contain. A shrimp that fails to fully exit its old shell — called a \u003cstrong\u003efailed molt\u003c\/strong\u003e — is usually a sign of insufficient minerals or unstable parameters. Consistent water parameters and regular mineral supplementation are the most effective prevention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"spec-table\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eBlue Gold Eye Neocaridina Shrimp\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner — Easy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful — safe with small non-predatory fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.0–1.5 inches (2.5–4 cm) — females larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGroup Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 minimum — colonies of 20–30+ thrive and breed readily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Stocking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–10 per gallon in shrimp-only setups; 2–3 per gallon in community tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIdeal Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70–76°F (21–24°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIdeal pH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.0–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIdeal GH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–12 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIdeal KH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–6 dKH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIdeal TDS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150–250\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStaple Food\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlasGarten Shrimp Dinner 2; GlasGarten Bacter AE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTreat \/ Supplement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlasGarten Shrimp Snacks; GlasGarten Shrimp Lollies 4 in 1; GlasGarten Mineral Junkie Bites; GlasGarten Mineral Food; GlasGarten Shrimp Baby Food (for juveniles)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTaiwan (captive-bred color and eye-trait selection of wild Taiwanese \u003cem\u003eNeocaridina davidi\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNotes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fatal — never use copper medications in shrimp tanks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold Eye Trait:\u003c\/strong\u003e Distinctive golden-yellow eyes — a selectively stabilized genetic trait, not present in standard blue Neocaridina\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor Mixing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not mix Neocaridina color varieties — offspring revert to wild-type brown and may lose the Gold Eye trait\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark substrate is essential — shrimp suppress blue pigmentation on light substrate as a camouflage response\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMolting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not remove molted shells — shrimp consume them for minerals\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFailed Molts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sign of mineral deficiency or unstable parameters\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Berried females carry eggs 3–4 weeks; shrimplets need Bacter AE biofilm and Shrimp Baby Food\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTankmates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avoid fish large enough to eat shrimp; bettas vary by individual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cuboid Nature Aquarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52506922320183,"sku":"Neocaridina davidi","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/cuboidstore.com\/products\/blue-gold-eye-neocaridina-shrimp","provider":"Cuboid Aquatics LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}