Neocaridina Heteropoda var Yellow Rili
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Heteropoda var Yellow Rili is an aquarium bred Heteropoda Shrimp color morph that is herbivorous in nature. In the aquaria, it prefers a well planted tank and moss or plants like riccia will provide them with biofilm for them to eat, but they will eventually also need to be provided with regular food such as algae wafers, catfish or shrimp pellets, or blancheds vegetables like zucchini and spinach. They will also readily accept frozen bloodworms or brineshrimp.
Heteropoda var Yellow Rili is a small and peaceful shrimp. However it is best not to keep any other members of the Neocaridina family unless trying to crossbreed. It can be kept with Caridinas and other shrimp outside of the Neocaridina genus. They can be kept in a community tank though shouldn't be kept with aggressive or nippy fish. Heteropoda var Yellow Rili is considered a color morph of the Heteropoda Shrimp, therefore it should be cared for the same. There are many variants of Heteropoda. Here is a list of some of the variants: |
