{"product_id":"yellow-shrimp-2-5-3-cm","title":"Yellow Shrimp – 2.5–3 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd a striking splash of golden-yellow colour to your planted aquarium with \u003cstrong\u003eYellow Shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e. These small freshwater dwarf shrimp are fascinating to watch as they explore moss, leaves, driftwood and hardscape, constantly picking at naturally occurring biofilm and fine food particles. Their vivid colour shows particularly well against dark substrate and green aquatic plants, making them a beautiful choice for dedicated shrimp tanks and peaceful, mature freshwater displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love Them\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBright yellow colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e a standout contrast in planted and natural-style aquascapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActive natural grazers:\u003c\/strong\u003e spend much of the day exploring surfaces for biofilm and edible particles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeaceful and engaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e ideal for observing close-up behaviour in a species-focused shrimp aquarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall adult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e well suited to thoughtfully maintained nano setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent in groups:\u003c\/strong\u003e keeping multiple shrimp encourages natural activity and viewing opportunities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplier listing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow Shrimp (SHR-0215)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied size:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 2.5–3 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e mature, stable freshwater setup; around 20 litres or larger is a practical starting point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 20–26 °C for commonly sold yellow Neocaridina-type dwarf shrimp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 6.5–7.5, prioritising stable water parameters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e biofilm, suitable shrimp pellets, occasional blanched vegetables and supplementary minerals as appropriate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e gentle flow and a shrimp-safe intake, such as a mature sponge filter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e peaceful but vulnerable to fish that may prey on small invertebrates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSetting Up Their Aquarium\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA mature tank with mosses, leaf litter, wood and dense plants supplies grazing areas and shelter. Use dechlorinated water and avoid sudden parameter or temperature changes. Shrimp are particularly sensitive to copper-containing medications and other unsuitable aquarium treatments. Drip acclimation is often helpful when there is a difference between transport water and aquarium conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility and Breeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA dedicated shrimp colony is ideal, particularly if breeding is a goal. In mixed aquariums, choose fish carefully: even small, peaceful fish may eat shrimplets. Yellow dwarf shrimp commonly traded as \u003cem\u003eNeocaridina davidi\u003c\/em\u003e colour morphs can breed in stable freshwater conditions; the exact supplier strain or grade has not been independently confirmed for this listing. Keep colour lines separately if maintaining a particular colour is important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGlass \u0026amp; Gill Livestock Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHealthy stock • Carefully packed • Nationwide delivery • Live-arrival protection. Availability is subject to a final livestock health check before dispatch. Please review our arrival and live-livestock care instructions when ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotograph is an illustrative image; individual shrimp may vary in tone and coverage. Supplier stock is listed as available, but the website quantity is only enabled once supply is allocated.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gg-buyers-guide\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlan your aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Explore \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/freshwater-shrimp\/the-complete-guide-to-freshwater-shrimp\"\u003efreshwater shrimp care\u003c\/a\u003e before buying, and browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/aquatic-plants\"\u003eshrimp-suitable plants\u003c\/a\u003e when completing a suitable setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Glass \u0026 Gill","offers":[{"title":"2.5–3 cm","offer_id":53994231660838,"sku":"SHR-0215","price":65.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/9810\/0774\/files\/glass-gill-yellow-shrimp-macro.png?v=1790930859","url":"https:\/\/www.glassandgill.co.za\/products\/yellow-shrimp-2-5-3-cm","provider":"Glass And Gill","version":"1.0","type":"link"}