Rili Red Shrimp

The Red Rili Shrimp is one of the most distinctive and popular freshwater shrimp varieties in the aquarium hobby. Renowned for its unique colour pattern, this beautiful shrimp features vibrant red markings separated by transparent or translucent body sections, creating a striking appearance that stands out in any planted aquarium.

A selectively bred variety of the popular Neocaridina shrimp, the Red Rili combines eye-catching colouration with hardiness, making it an excellent choice for both beginner and experienced shrimp keepers. Active throughout the day, these shrimp constantly graze on algae, biofilm, and organic matter, helping to maintain a healthy and balanced aquarium ecosystem.

Red Rili Shrimp thrive in planted tanks where they can explore mosses, driftwood, rocks, and aquatic plants. Their peaceful nature allows them to coexist with other shrimp, snails, and small community fish, while their active behaviour adds constant movement and interest to the aquarium.

Whether you're starting a dedicated shrimp colony or enhancing a planted aquascape, the Red Rili Shrimp offers the perfect combination of beauty, personality, and practicality.

Why You'll Love Them

• Unique red and transparent colour pattern
• Peaceful and easy to keep
• Excellent algae and biofilm grazers
• Ideal for planted aquariums
• Suitable for nano tanks and shrimp colonies
• Readily breeds in stable freshwater conditions

Care Requirements

• Tank Size: 20L+
• Temperature: 20–26°C
• pH: 6.5–7.8
• GH: 6–12
• Diet: Biofilm, algae, shrimp pellets, vegetables, and specialised shrimp foods
• Difficulty: Easy

Behaviour & Compatibility

Red Rili Shrimp are peaceful colony animals that thrive in groups and are best kept in established aquariums with plenty of cover.

Suitable tank mates include:

• Chili Rasboras
• Emerald Eye Rasboras
• Corydoras
• Otocinclus
• Other Neocaridina Shrimp
• Freshwater Snails

Avoid keeping them with large predatory fish or species known to hunt shrimp.

Aquascaping Notes

Red Rili Shrimp perform best in heavily planted aquariums with abundant surfaces for grazing. Mosses, driftwood, leaf litter, and slow-growing plants provide ideal habitats and encourage natural behaviour.

Their bright red markings contrast beautifully against green plants and dark substrates, making them a standout feature in freshwater aquascapes.