One of the more striking neocaridina variants, Orange Sunkist shrimp carry a vivid orange colouration that stands out brilliantly against green plants and dark substrates. Their colour comes from a distinct genetic line rather than a simple colour morph, giving even lower-grade specimens a noticeably warm, opaque tone. Higher-grade Sunkists show dense, uniform orange from head to tail - a genuine showpiece variety that draws the eye in any aquarium.
Sunkists tolerate the same conditions as other neocaridina and thrive in Brunei's warm water without a chiller. A planted tank of 10 to 40 litres with a sponge filter or gentle hang-on filter is ideal. They are bred here in Brunei Darussalam, so they arrive pre-adjusted to local conditions instead of suffering the stress of 10-hour transshipments.
Females carry a full clutch of eggs roughly every month and a half. Their colour genetics are stable, so offspring retain the deep orange tone rather than reverting to wild colouration - one reason this variety is prized. Colonies grow steadily once established, though slightly slower than Red Cherries.
Their orange stands out best against dark substrate and green plants. Keep them with dwarf shrimp-safe fish or in a dedicated colony tank. They eat biofilm, algae wafers, blanched vegetables, and shrimp pellets. See the acclimation guide for settling them in, and check the shop for other showpiece varieties.