{"product_id":"hulk-orange-neocaridina-shrimp","title":"Hulk Orange 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:#1a4a00; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.03em;\n    border-bottom:2px solid #558b2f; padding-bottom:8px; margin-bottom:18px; }\n  .tip-box { background:#f0fdf0; border-left:4px solid #558b2f; border-radius:4px;\n    padding:12px 16px; margin:18px 0; font-size:0.95em; }\n  .tip-box strong { color:#1a4a00; }\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:#558b2f; 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 #c8e6c9; vertical-align:top; }\n  .spec-table tr:nth-child(odd) td { background:#f1f8f1; }\n  .spec-table tr:nth-child(even) td { background:#ffffff; }\n  .spec-table td:first-child { font-weight:bold; color:#1a4a00;\n    white-space:nowrap; width:38%; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"shrimp-title\"\u003eHulk Orange Neocaridina Shrimp\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shrimp-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHulk Orange Neocaridina Shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eNeocaridina davidi\u003c\/em\u003e) is a bold and unusual color variant that combines a vivid orange body with bright green or teal-tinged accents — particularly visible in the saddle (ovaries) and sometimes in the leg and antenna coloration. The result is a visually striking contrast: warm orange against cool green, which inspired the \"Hulk\" name. The orange and green complement each other in a way that makes this one of the most eye-catching Neocaridina variants available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hulk Orange is a relatively recent development in the Neocaridina hobby, emerging from breeders experimenting with color combinations within the orange and yellow Neocaridina lines. The green tinting in the saddle is most vivid in females, particularly when they are carrying eggs or showing pre-breeding coloration. Males tend to display a cleaner orange without as much green expression, making sexing straightforward in established colonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll \u003cem\u003eNeocaridina davidi\u003c\/em\u003e color varieties are color-selected lines of a single species native to Taiwan. Decades of selective breeding by Taiwanese hobbyists have produced an extraordinary range of colors — when you keep a Neocaridina shrimp, you are keeping one of the most extensively domesticated freshwater invertebrates in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on mixing colors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neocaridina color varieties will interbreed freely. Subsequent generations of crosses revert toward the ancestral wild-type — a muddy brown-olive. Keep each color variety in its own aquarium to maintain color quality.\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 in any aquarium housing shrimp.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"warn-box\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ Water Changes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep water changes to \u003cstrong\u003e10% maximum\u003c\/strong\u003e at a time. Always match temperature precisely. Sudden parameter changes are a leading cause of shrimp losses.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"warn-box\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ Acclimation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drip acclimate for at least 60–90 minutes. Add one tablespoon of tank water to the bag every 5 minutes if drip equipment is unavailable.\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 the recommended daily staple. \u003cstrong\u003eGlasGarten Bacter AE\u003c\/strong\u003e builds essential biofilm. Rotate \u003cstrong\u003eGlasGarten Shrimp Snacks\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eShrimp Lollies 4 in 1\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3× per week. \u003cstrong\u003eGlasGarten Mineral Junkie Bites\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eMineral Food\u003c\/strong\u003e support healthy molting. \u003cstrong\u003eGlasGarten Shrimp Baby Food\u003c\/strong\u003e for juveniles.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"spec-table\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eHulk Orange 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\u003eIdeal Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70–78°F (21–26°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 selection of \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\u003eColor Mixing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not mix Neocaridina color varieties — offspring revert to wild-type brown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen Saddle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Most vivid in females — look for orange body with green ovary region\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMolting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not remove molted shells — shrimp consume them for minerals\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Berried females carry eggs 3–4 weeks; shrimplets need Bacter AE and Baby Food\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cuboid Nature Aquarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52777581543735,"sku":"Neocaridina davidi","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/cuboidstore.com\/products\/hulk-orange-neocaridina-shrimp","provider":"Cuboid Aquatics LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}