Orange Eye Blue Neocaridina Shrimp (OEB Blue) - Rare

Orange Eye Blue Neocaridina Shrimp (OEB Blue)

Rich Blue Body with Striking Orange Eyes

The Orange Eye Blue Neocaridina Shrimp is a rare and visually stunning shrimp variety prized for its deep blue to navy body coloration paired with vivid orange eyes. This high-contrast color combination makes it one of the most eye-catching Neocaridina morphs available, standing out beautifully against both light and dark substrates. Like other Neocaridina, it is hardy, adaptable, and well-suited for both display aquariums and selective breeding projects.

🦐 Key Features

• Intense blue to deep navy body coloration

• Rare and vivid orange eye trait

• Active, peaceful freshwater shrimp

• Excellent algae and biofilm grazer

• More forgiving than Caridina varieties

⚙️ Optimal Aquarium Parameters

Care Level: Easy–Medium
Temperament: Peaceful
Tank Size: 5+ gallons (larger recommended for stability)

🌡️ Water Parameters

• Temperature: 20–25 °C (68–77 °F)

• pH: 6.5–7.8

• GH: 6–10 dGH

• KH: 2–6 dKH

• TDS: ~180–280 ppm

Stable parameters are essential for maintaining strong coloration and long-term health.

🍽️ Feeding

• Omnivorous scavenger

• Feeds on algae, biofilm, and detritus

• Supplement with high-quality shrimp food, blanched vegetables, and mineral supplements

• Avoid overfeeding to preserve water quality

🧬 Breeding & Color Notes

• Breeds readily in freshwater

• Best kept separate from other Neocaridina color lines to preserve genetics

• Dark substrates enhance blue coloration

• Orange eye trait is genetically inherited and selectively bred

🐟 Compatibility

• Ideal for shrimp-only or peaceful nano community aquariums

• Safe with snails and small, non-aggressive fish

• Avoid predatory or large fish species