Blue Rili Shrimp feature blue heads and tails surrounding a translucent or lightly blue-tinted center section. Their distinctive pattern brings cool color and movement to planted aquariums.
These live dwarf freshwater shrimp spend much of the day grazing on naturally occurring algae and biofilm. They thrive in a mature, stable aquarium with live plants, moss, wood, rockwork, and other sheltered areas. Supplement their natural grazing with a quality shrimp food as needed, taking care not to overfeed.
Pattern placement and blue intensity naturally vary between individual shrimp.
Available Pack Sizes
Choose from packs of 5, 10, 20, or 40 shrimp. Young adults are approximately 1/2 to 3/4 inch long when shipped. Standard packs are selected without a guaranteed male-to-female ratio.
Breeder Pack
The 10-shrimp breeder pack is selected to help start a colony and includes 7 females and 3 males.
Recommended Water Parameters
- pH: 7.0–7.2
- GH: 7–8
- KH: 3–4
- TDS: 200–250 ppm
- Temperature: 68–74°F
Care and Compatibility
Maintain stable water conditions and avoid sudden changes in temperature or chemistry. These peaceful shrimp do best with other small, non-aggressive aquarium inhabitants.
Axolotl note: Shrimp kept with axolotls may be eaten and are not guaranteed to remain permanent tank mates. Confirm that the aquarium conditions are appropriate for both species and provide plenty of hiding places.