10 Red Cherry Shrimp

Cherry Shrimp Cherry shrimp are one of the most, if not the most popular shrimp in the hobby. There are various reasons hobbyist love Cherry shrimp, their stunning color that pops in any aquarium, or their hardiness. They are accustomed to aquarium life and therefore are relatively easy to keep.   Cherry shrimp can take up to 3 weeks to color up after shipping. The stress of shipping combined with the darkness of the shipping box can result in the shrimp losing their color.  Grading Cherry Shrimp The grading of cherry shrimp is as follows: Cherry shrimp in general refers to the lowest grade of Red Neocaridina aquarium shrimp. Regular cherry shrimp are generally pretty clear. Sakura cherry shrimp are a more intense red color. While still possessing clear patches, Sakura shrimp are more solid in color than regular cherry shrimp. Fire red shrimp is the next grade and refers to shrimp that are completely red. Painted Fire Red shrimp are the last and highest grade. Painted fire red shri