{"product_id":"black-rili-shrimp","title":"Black Rili Shrimp","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.75;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Rili Shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Rili Shrimp is a hardy, beginner-friendly Neocaridina shrimp for planted tanks, colorful display colonies, and breeding-focused home setups.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eBlack Rili Shrimp offers eye-catching pattern and color contrast while keeping the hardy, adaptable nature that makes Neocaridina so popular. For customers building a colony rather than just adding a single accent shrimp, group purchases usually give better activity, stronger breeding results, and faster visual impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this livestock stands out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDistinctive Rili-style color breakup that stands out in planted or shrimp-only tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHardy Neocaridina profile for stable home aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAdult groups are usually better for breeding, colony momentum, and overall value\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFemale-heavy adult groups are preferred for breeding-focused projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended group option\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor most Neocaridina listings, the group option is the better starting point for colony strength, activity, breeding potential, and overall value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Stock Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eOur current Neocaridina stock is kept in stable tap water at roughly \u003cstrong\u003epH 7.6 and TDS 220\u003c\/strong\u003e. Adult groups are usually packed at approximately \u003cstrong\u003e8:2 female to male\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is one reason we often recommend adult groups for breeding-focused setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasic Care Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eNeocaridina are among the most forgiving freshwater shrimp when the tank is mature and stable. In many Canadian home aquariums, they adapt well to conditioned tap water. Focus on consistency, biofilm, grazing surfaces, and gradual changes rather than chasing perfect numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neocaridina davidi\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Water:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stable tap water, around pH 7.6 \/ TDS 220\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-26°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.6-7.8\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended TDS:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180-260 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner to Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich option should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor best breeding results, we usually recommend starting with a group rather than a single shrimp. Adult groups are also typically packed with a female-heavy ratio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat water is it currently kept in?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis livestock is currently kept in stable tap water around pH 7.6 \/ TDS 220.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this suitable for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. In stable tap-water systems, Neocaridina are among the most beginner-friendly shrimp to keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add this to a new tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe strongly recommend a mature, stable setup rather than a newly started aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelpful Resources\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    New to shrimp keeping?\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/beginner-aquarium-guides-in-canada\/beginner-shrimp-keeping-canada\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Beginner Shrimp Keeping in Canada\" aria-label=\"Beginner Shrimp Keeping in Canada\"\u003eBeginner Shrimp Keeping in Canada: 10 Things You Need to Know\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Learn why system stability matters more than chasing numbers:\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/system-stability-fundamentals\/water-testing-perfect-parameters-dead-fish\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Why Perfect Water Parameters Still Lead to Dead Fish\" aria-label=\"Why Perfect Water Parameters Still Lead to Dead Fish\"\u003eDo You Really Need Water Testing? 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