24K Gold Caridina Shrimp – Brilliant Golden Yellow Coloration

24K Gold is a Caridina shrimp recognised for its bright golden-yellow coloration and clean, largely uniform appearance. The photographed shrimp displays strong yellow pigmentation extending across the head, carapace, abdomen and tail, with subtle differences in opacity adding natural depth to the body colour. Unlike heavily patterned Caridina varieties, 24K Gold is primarily valued for its vibrant solid colour and luminous appearance under aquarium lighting. Yellow intensity and coverage can naturally vary between individuals, ranging from lighter lemon-yellow tones to richer golden coloration.

Highlights

• Bright golden-yellow body coloration
• Strong colour coverage from head to tail
• Clean appearance with minimal contrasting patterning
• Yellow intensity can range from lemon to deeper gold tones
• Vibrant coloration stands out against plants and dark substrates
• Distinctive golden Caridina variety for display and breeding

Care Notes

24K Gold shrimp are best maintained in a mature, fully cycled aquarium with stable water conditions. Provide established biofilm, mosses and other natural grazing surfaces alongside a balanced shrimp diet. Consistent water quality is particularly important during moulting, so avoid sudden changes in temperature, TDS or mineral concentration during water changes. Careful acclimation is recommended when introducing new shrimp, with long-term parameter stability taking priority over repeatedly adjusting the aquarium to reach exact target values.