I ordered 5 blue velvet shrimp. 4 made it alive in the shipping. I had some babies and a pregnant shrimp that was in the bundle. All in all I'm very happy with the addition!
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Blue Velvet Shrimp (Light Blue Neocaridina)
Blue Velvet Shrimp (Light Blue Neocaridina)
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Blue Velvet Shrimp for Sale – Light Blue Neocaridina
Looking to buy Blue Velvet Shrimp online? Blue Velvet Shrimp are peaceful freshwater Neocaridina with a soft light-blue to translucent-blue appearance that stands out beautifully against green plants, dark substrate, driftwood, and stone.
They offer the same beginner-friendly care and freshwater breeding behavior that make Neocaridina popular, while giving aquariums a lighter, softer blue than the deeper navy coloration associated with Blue Dream Shrimp.
Shipping SizeApproximately 1/2 to 1 inch and sold at breeding age.
ColorLight blue to translucent blue with natural individual variation.
Care LevelBeginner-friendly when kept in a mature, stable aquarium.
Available Packs1, 5, 10, 20 shrimp, plus a 10-shrimp Breeder Pack.
Which Blue Velvet Shrimp pack should you choose?
- 1 shrimp: Add an individual Blue Velvet to an established colony.
- 5 shrimp: A small starter group for an established shrimp tank.
- 10 shrimp: A stronger foundation for starting a new colony.
- 20 shrimp: Best for establishing a larger, more visible group quickly.
- Breeder Pack: 10 breeding-age shrimp with approximately 7 females and 3 males.
Choose your preferred quantity using the product options above this description.
Why Choose Blue Velvet Neocaridina Shrimp?
- Distinct Light-Blue Color that contrasts especially well with planted aquariums and darker hardscape.
- Peaceful Temperament suitable for shrimp-focused tanks and carefully selected community aquariums.
- Freshwater Breeding with no brackish larval stage required.
- Active Grazing Behavior on biofilm, microorganisms, soft algae films, and leftover foods.
- Beginner-Friendly Neocaridina Care when water chemistry is stable and the aquarium is fully cycled.
- Breeder Pack Available for hobbyists who want a female-heavy starting group.
Browse our complete Neocaridina shrimp collection to compare additional color varieties.
What Do Blue Velvet Shrimp Look Like?
Blue Velvet Shrimp are known for lighter blue coloration that can range from translucent sky blue to a stronger medium blue. Natural variation is expected from shrimp to shrimp, and lighting, substrate, age, sex, and genetics can all affect how dark or light an individual appears.
Their softer coloration makes them visually distinct from our Blue Dream Shrimp, which are selected for a much deeper blue appearance.
Blue Velvet Shrimp Water Parameters
Blue Velvets are Neocaridina and generally do best when water conditions remain stable rather than constantly being adjusted. The ranges below reflect the water parameters used for our Neocaridina systems.
| Parameter | Our Tank Range |
|---|---|
| pH | 7.0–7.8 |
| GH | 7–8 |
| KH | 3–4 |
| TDS | 200–250 ppm |
| Temperature | 65–74°F |
| Ammonia | 0 ppm |
| Nitrite | 0 ppm |
Avoid sudden changes in temperature, pH, hardness, or TDS. A fully cycled aquarium with mature biological filtration is much more important than trying to hit one exact number.
Best Tank Setup for Blue Velvet Shrimp
Mature, Cycled Aquarium
Blue Velvet Shrimp should be added to a fully cycled aquarium with stable water quality. Mature tanks also contain more biofilm and microorganisms for shrimp to graze between feedings.
Plants, Moss & Hardscape
Live plants, moss, wood, leaves, and aquarium-safe stone increase available grazing surface and provide cover during molts. Browse our live aquarium plants when building a shrimp-focused setup.
Gentle Filtration
Sponge filtration works especially well for shrimp because it provides gentle water movement, biological filtration, and additional biofilm-covered surface area. If using a hang-on-back or canister filter, protect the intake so small shrimp and shrimplets cannot be pulled in.
What Do Blue Velvet Shrimp Eat?
Blue Velvet Shrimp spend much of the day grazing biofilm, microorganisms, soft algae, and decaying organic material. A mature tank provides continuous natural grazing, but supplemental feeding is still important—especially in clean aquariums or larger colonies.
| Food Source | Role in the Aquarium |
|---|---|
| Biofilm | Primary natural grazing source in a mature shrimp tank |
| Soft algae films | Frequently grazed from hardscape, plants, and glass |
| Shrimp pellets / wafers | Useful supplemental nutrition for established colonies |
| Botanicals / leaves | Provide grazing surface and slowly decomposing organic material |
| Blanched vegetables | Optional occasional supplemental food |
Feed modestly and remove uneaten food before it begins to foul the water. Shop our shrimp food and botanicals for supplemental feeding options.
Breeding Blue Velvet Shrimp
Blue Velvet Shrimp reproduce completely in freshwater. Mature females carry eggs beneath the abdomen until fully developed shrimplets hatch. In a stable aquarium with mature males and females, breeding can occur readily.
Dense moss, plants, leaf litter, and other textured surfaces give baby shrimp additional hiding places and microscopic foods. Gentle filtration is also important because newly hatched shrimp are extremely small.
Breeder Pack: Our Blue Velvet Breeder Pack includes 10 breeding-age shrimp with approximately 7 females and 3 males, giving hobbyists a female-heavy starting ratio for a new colony.
Blue Velvet Shrimp vs. Blue Dream Shrimp
| Trait | Blue Velvet Shrimp | Blue Dream Shrimp |
|---|---|---|
| Typical appearance | Light to medium translucent blue | Deep, richer blue coloration |
| Species type | Neocaridina | Neocaridina |
| Care level | Beginner-friendly | Beginner-friendly |
| Freshwater breeding | Yes | Yes |
| Best choice for | Softer blue color palette | Darker, more saturated blue color |
If you prefer the darker color morph, shop our Blue Dream Shrimp.
Blue Velvet Shrimp Tank Mates
Blue Velvets are peaceful and do best with other non-aggressive aquarium inhabitants. Snails and other peaceful shrimp are generally compatible. Small community fish can sometimes work in heavily planted tanks, but any fish may eat baby shrimp if they can fit them in their mouth.
If your main goal is breeding and growing a colony, a shrimp-focused tank provides the best survival rate for shrimplets.
Blue Velvet Shrimp Price & Pack Options
Use the live options above for current pricing. Available Blue Velvet pack sizes include:
- 1 Shrimp
- 5 Shrimp
- 10 Shrimp
- 20 Shrimp
- Breeder Pack – 10 shrimp, approximately 7 females and 3 males
Ready to add Blue Velvet Shrimp to your aquarium?
Select your preferred 1, 5, 10, 20, or Breeder Pack above and start or expand your Blue Velvet Neocaridina colony.
Blue Velvet Shrimp Care Guides
Want to learn more before starting your colony? These beginner-focused guides cover the most important parts of setting up and maintaining a healthy Blue Velvet Shrimp tank:
- The Ultimate Blue Velvet Shrimp Care Guide for Beginners
- Ideal Water Parameters for Blue Neocaridina Shrimp
- Do Blue Velvet Shrimp Need a Heater and Sponge Filter?
- How to Acclimate New Blue Jelly Shrimp Safely Without Shock
- The Best Substrate Options to Make Blue Velvet Colors Stand Out
Blue Velvet Shrimp FAQ
Are Blue Velvet Shrimp Neocaridina?
Yes. Blue Velvet Shrimp are a blue Neocaridina color variety and share the same general care and freshwater breeding behavior as other Neocaridina shrimp.
What color are Blue Velvet Shrimp?
They typically range from translucent light blue to medium blue. Individual color intensity naturally varies with genetics, sex, age, lighting, and aquarium conditions.
How big are the Blue Velvet Shrimp when shipped?
Our Blue Velvet Shrimp are approximately 1/2 to 1 inch and are sold at breeding age.
Are Blue Velvet Shrimp good for beginners?
Yes. They are generally beginner-friendly when kept in a fully cycled aquarium with stable water chemistry and appropriate mineral content.
What water parameters do Blue Velvet Shrimp need?
Our Neocaridina systems run around pH 7.0–7.8, GH 7–8, KH 3–4, TDS 200–250 ppm, and 65–74°F. Stable conditions matter more than chasing exact values.
Will Blue Velvet Shrimp breed in freshwater?
Yes. Their entire reproductive cycle occurs in freshwater. Mature females carry eggs until fully developed baby shrimp hatch.
What comes in the Blue Velvet Breeder Pack?
The Breeder Pack includes 10 breeding-age shrimp with approximately 7 females and 3 males.
What is the difference between Blue Velvet and Blue Dream Shrimp?
Blue Velvet Shrimp are generally lighter and more translucent blue, while Blue Dream Shrimp are selected for deeper, more saturated blue coloration. Both are Neocaridina and have similar care requirements.
Can Blue Velvet Shrimp live with Blue Dream Shrimp?
They can live together, but different Neocaridina color lines can interbreed. If maintaining a specific color line is important, keep the varieties in separate breeding colonies.
Can Blue Velvet Shrimp live with fish?
They can live with some small peaceful fish, but fish may prey on baby shrimp. Dense plants and hiding places improve survival, while a shrimp-only tank is best for maximizing breeding success.
Do Blue Velvet Shrimp eat algae?
They graze soft algae films and biofilm, but they should not be treated as a complete algae-control solution. Good lighting, nutrient balance, filtration, and maintenance still matter.
Do Blue Velvet Shrimp need a heater?
Not necessarily. If room temperature keeps the aquarium consistently within a suitable range, a heater may not be required. Stability is more important than adding unnecessary heat.
Do Blue Velvet Shrimp need a filter?
A mature biological filter is strongly recommended. Sponge filters are especially useful because they provide gentle filtration and additional grazing surface.
Buy Blue Velvet Shrimp Online
Blue Velvet Shrimp combine easy Neocaridina care with a distinctive soft-blue appearance that looks especially striking in planted freshwater aquariums. Choose the pack size that fits your tank and start or expand your colony today.
Want more color options? Browse our full Neocaridina shrimp collection.
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 479 reviews.
I was shorted one shrimp, but the other ones are so beautiful
they are beautiful shrimp!! mine are still adjusting to the tank so they like to hide but they are a very pretty blue. They arrived a little pale but it was just from stress. one shrimp was missing from my order but shrimp up aquatics are very sweet and helpful when something goes wrong!
Very pretty and healthy
Only Two dead on arrival. Two were/are pregnant!
Gorgeous vibrant shrimp 🩵🦐! All arrived alive, one failed molt later and I'm still +1 for how many I ordered! I'm definitely ordering more soon!
All of my blue velvet shrimp arrived alive! They naturally hid at first but are now starting to make their presence known! Some are lighter and some darker...all are beautiful. I included a pic of my pom pom crab.
Well I really like the 3 shrimp that lived. I’m still giving you 5 stars so please replace the two that died and I also ordered 3 more shrimp last Friday they haven’t even shipped yet? I really like the 3 blue velvet shrimp I have so please make it right and replace the two that died in shipping and also send out those other 3 I already ordered and paid for. Thank you
Beautiful color and nice, robust size.
All shrimp arrived alive and healthy. My order even included a mama shrimp. Can’t wait to see the shrimplets!
Happy little guys hanging out with their new family
Was tired of waiting for colors from Petco so I decided to explore the online shrimp breeder world, Shrimp Up aquatics was the cheapest I could find and they even had 2 day shipping free for orders over 30 dollars on Mondays and Tuesdays. I had to wait a week for them to ship but once they shipped I got it within a day. As for the shrimp they arrived healthy and Alive with extras included as precautionary measures. The colors are nice and I will definitely purchase more in the future. Don’t worry guys this is not a scam this is legit.
Pom-Pom crab and Blue Velvet shrimp arrived alive and ready to show its personality in my planted. Wife and I love to watch it scurry around the tank!
I just love these neocaridina shrimps. It took 2 weeks for my shrimps to arrived but only 2 days once the shipping label was created! Thank you :)
My shrimp are happy and healthy!
not a very good pic but i love my shrimpies! came super quickly. i ordered last thursday, and they were here by the following thursday (pending the weekend) I ordered 10 blue velvet and received 13, all alive! they’re now acclimated and loving their new home. will def order again!
Very pleased with these shrimp and the whole experience! I ordered 1 neon yellow and 1 blue velvet, and received 2 of each. The extras are for probably in case some died so a better chance I'd still recieve some shrimp. They all survived the journey (monday-wednesday) and acclimated great in my tank. Beautiful colors! I will definitely buy from this store again once I have a larger tank. The neons are very vibrant and the blue velvets look a lighter blue on white sand.
5 shrimp arrived alive and active. 2 were berried! I did loose one 2 days after they were introduced to the tank. But within the week eggs started hatching and I've already got some tiny shrimplets swimming around, so I've netted quite positive.
I have ordered a few times and have always been very happy with quality and support.
Thank you so much for the incredibly generous blue velvet breeder pack! My mamas gave us beautiful babies :) the colors are beautiful and they are very social
Received 2x the amount I ordered and everyone lives
Ordered 10 shrimp and received 16, all alive. At least 4 were berried and there were 5 tiny fry alive as well. It’s been almost a week and everyone is still alive and doing well. They look amazing in my tank and I’m so happy with them. Highly recommend!
The shrimp came eager and active.
I order ten shrimp and I got 14!!! And they was big and healthy!!! I will definitely order from these guys again!!
I’m very happy with my order. All the shrimp arrived alive. They are very pretty and the color is more vibrant than I expected. I will definitely buy more!
Cute little guys!
Beautiful shrimp. Healthy, big, active. They all showed up alive. Will be ordering again
The came super quick all where alive 1 died the day after but I had a extra baby in the bag I also got a buried female and she is given birth like a week later i could not have asked for better shrimp!
Arrived safe and healthy:) Disappointed though because I ordered five and only received four. Hopefully they all thrive
Ordered a breeding group of Blue velvet shrimp, received 15 shrimp in total, all alive, and even 4-5 berried females. 2 weeks later and I already have a ton of baby shrimp! Packaged very well. Only complaint I could have is USPS held the package at the post office instead of delivering because the box was stamped live fish and they didn’t want it sitting out in the sun. It was the postal offices policy, nothing to do with Shrimp Up Aquatics. Will definitely be ordering different colors from them again in the future
Ordered a breeder pack and they arrived with 8 shrimp instead of 10, but one of the shrimp had tons of eggs and they hatched shortly after arriving so now I have a ton of little baby shrimps 🦐🦐🦐🦐🦐🦐🦐🦐🦐🦐 I love them 😁
The color of the blue jelly shrimp are so pretty. For little dudes/dudettes they have a lot of character. Love watching them! Got blue jelly babies during transit! Well worth the money. Thank you!
They are all alive and well and some even came pregnant! I got them for my boyfriend’s birthday and they came the day before, such perfect timing. The people were very kind and answered all of my questions. I will definitely buy again!
She’s so pretty I named her win short for windex lol
Order 20 blue velvet shrimp. My first shipment had several DOAs, but they responded to me very quickly and were eager to fix it. A week later I received a replacement shipment where all arrived live and well. They are beautiful little creatures.
Great experience with shipping and animal condition, one even came pregnant.
Hard to get a good photo, but I ordered five of the blue velvet and they sent me six and five were alive on arrival. They look exactly like the pictures, a beautiful blue!
They shipped a few extra and only 2 passed from shipping so ended up with one extra actually!! Highly recommend!!
I got my order quick,this shrimp just stands out in the tank the picture does not do it any justice. Its beautiful!
It has been a great experience. I ordered 20 shrimp and only lost two in the shipping. Multiple females were berried as well.
