Blue Dream Shrimp

Blue Dream Shrimp also known as Fantasy Blue Dream Shrimp are a great beginner aquarium shrimp and they have amazing coloration. They are one of the hardiest shrimp we keep in our shrimp room. 

Despite the beautiful appearance of fantasy blues, the genetics behind the color can be pretty confusing. Blue Dream is the name most hobbyists use for all shrimp with a deep blue coloration. While most blue dream pet shrimp look similar, they come from a number of different genetic lines and backgrounds. Our blue dreams are a fantastic blue color and their line comes from Chocolate Shrimp which breed fairly true. They are almost solid blue and black in coloration while some can show the rili pattern.

Whether you buy imported or USA-bred blues, they both have amazing coloration. Our imported fantasy blues are usually larger. Our USA Bred fantasy blue shrimp average in size around half of an inch or smaller. The USA Bred shrimp acclimate better and have a higher survival rate than imported shrimp.  Either option, you will not be disappointed with Flip Aquatics shrimp because we guarantee their health. 

Common Name:Blue dream shrimp, Fantasy blue dream, Blue fantasy shrimp

Scientific Name: Neocaridina Davidi 'fantasy blue dream'

Genus: Neocaridina

For Best Coloration of Blue Dreams

Blue dreams show the best color while being kept on a black substrate. Why this occurs is because shrimp in general try to blend into their environment. Therefore, blue shrimp will darken in an attempt to have natural camouflage. On white substrate, they will try to bleach their color and be more transparent. It is ideal to keep blue dreams on a darker substrate due to fact.

The care for blue dreams is typical of most Neocaridina species. They do not require special attention and tend to be accepting of a multitude of water parameters. Although, we suggest keeping parameters close to what we keep them in:

Tank Parameters for Blue Dream Shrimp

• Ph: 7.0 to 7.6
• Gh: 7 to 15
• Kh:  2 to 8
• TDS: 150 to 350
• Temp: 68°F to 72°F

What we feed: 

• Northfin Veggie
• Northfin Community
• Northfin bug pro
• Kelp Wafers

Tank Recommendations:

• Minimum tank size: 4 gallons, but 20 gallons recommended
• Compatible tank mates: Micro rasboras,Pygmy cories,plecos
• Filter: Matten Filter
• Substrate:Pool Filter Sand,Inert Substrate, or any substrate that will not alter pH
• Water: RO/DI Water remineralized with Shrimply GH/KH+
• Wood and Botanicals: Alder Cones,Malaysian Driftwood,Java Moss, andIndian Almond Leaves