{"product_id":"golden-back-yellow-shrimp-canada","title":"Golden Back Yellow Shrimp Canada – Live Neocaridina Shrimp","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGolden Back Yellow Shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e are bright, active freshwater Neocaridina shrimp with a bold yellow body and a golden dorsal racing stripe running from head to tail. They are one of the best shrimp for planted tanks, nano aquariums, beginner shrimp keepers, and anyone looking to build a colorful freshwater cleanup crew in Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eBlackwater Aquatics\u003c\/strong\u003e, our Golden Back Yellow Shrimp are raised for health, activity, color, and survival — not just appearance. These shrimp are peaceful, hardy, algae-grazing inverts that spend their day picking through moss, plants, biofilm, botanicals, driftwood, and aquarium surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy Golden Back Yellow Shrimp in Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are looking for \u003cstrong\u003eGolden Back Yellow Shrimp for sale in Canada\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is the product page built for you. These shrimp are ideal for Canadian aquarists who want healthy live Neocaridina shrimp without guessing where they came from or whether they were kept in proper freshwater conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden Back Yellow Shrimp are a selective color strain of \u003cem\u003eNeocaridina davidi\u003c\/em\u003e, the same hardy freshwater shrimp species as cherry shrimp, blue dream shrimp, orange shrimp, and snowball shrimp. Their bright yellow color makes them stand out beautifully against dark substrate, green moss, Java fern, Anubias, floating plants, and natural planted tank layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neocaridina davidi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden Back Yellow Shrimp, Yellow Goldenback Shrimp, Yellow Neocaridina Shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner-friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 2–3 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater, planted tanks, nano tanks, shrimp colonies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy freshwater breeder when stable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest kept with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Other peaceful shrimp, snails, small peaceful fish, or shrimp-only colonies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Water Parameters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden Back Yellow Shrimp are hardy, but they do best when the aquarium is stable. Shrimp usually handle a range of conditions better than they handle sudden swings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–24°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.8–7.8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmmonia:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNitrite:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNitrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideally below 20 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, add Golden Back Yellow Shrimp to a fully cycled aquarium with visible biofilm, moss, plants, or aged surfaces. Brand-new tanks often look clean but do not always provide enough natural grazing for shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Do Golden Back Yellow Shrimp Eat?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden Back Yellow Shrimp are constant grazers. They naturally feed on biofilm, soft algae, decaying plant matter, microorganisms, and leftover food particles. In a mature planted aquarium, they will spend most of the day picking through surfaces and cleaning tiny areas fish cannot reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can feed them:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShrimp pellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlgae wafers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBiofilm-based shrimp foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlanched spinach, zucchini, or carrot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanicals such as leaves and natural tank litter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall amounts of high-quality fish food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid overfeeding. Shrimp are small, and too much food can foul the water quickly. Feed small amounts and remove uneaten food if it remains too long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAre Golden Back Yellow Shrimp Good for Beginners?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Golden Back Yellow Shrimp are one of the better beginner freshwater shrimp because they are a Neocaridina variety. They are more forgiving than many Caridina shrimp and do not require soft acidic water or specialized buffering substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are best for beginners who can provide:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA cycled aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStable water parameters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo copper-based medications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGentle filtration or sponge filter protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful tank mates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegular but not extreme maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWill Golden Back Yellow Shrimp Breed?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Golden Back Yellow Shrimp breed in freshwater when they are healthy, mature, and kept in stable conditions. Females carry eggs under the body until fully formed baby shrimp hatch. The babies are tiny versions of the adults and do not require saltwater or a special larval stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo encourage breeding, keep them in a stable planted aquarium with moss, biofilm, hiding spots, and low stress. A shrimp-only tank usually produces the best colony growth because baby shrimp are not being hunted by fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden Back Yellow Shrimp are peaceful and should be kept with peaceful animals. The safest setup is a shrimp-only colony, but they can also live with many calm freshwater species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood tank mates may include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNerite snails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRamshorn snails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMystery snails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall peaceful rasboras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOtocinclus catfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther Neocaridina shrimp colors, if you are not trying to preserve color lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid large fish, aggressive fish, cichlids, puffers, bettas that hunt shrimp, and any fish with a mouth big enough to eat adult or baby shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant: Mixing Shrimp Colors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden Back Yellow Shrimp can breed with other Neocaridina shrimp colors such as red cherry shrimp, blue dream shrimp, orange shrimp, snowball shrimp, and black rose shrimp. If you mix colors, the babies may eventually revert toward wild-type brown or clear coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your goal is to maintain strong yellow color, keep Golden Back Yellow Shrimp in their own colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSigns of Healthy Golden Back Yellow Shrimp\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive grazing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear body shape with strong yellow coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegular movement across plants, moss, and substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNormal molting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFemales carrying eggs once mature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo twitching, curling, or repeated failed molts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Problems to Avoid\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUncycled tanks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shrimp are sensitive to ammonia and nitrite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSudden water changes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large parameter swings can cause stress or failed molts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopper medication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper can be dangerous to shrimp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverfeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excess food can rot and damage water quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAggressive tank mates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Many fish will eat baby shrimp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnprotected filters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Baby shrimp can be pulled into filter intakes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From Blackwater Aquatics?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlackwater Aquatics focuses on healthy live aquarium livestock, freshwater shrimp, live foods, and aquatics built around real hobbyist experience. We are not just listing shrimp — we are building resources for Canadian aquarists who want better survival, better care, and better results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you order Golden Back Yellow Shrimp from Blackwater Aquatics, you are supporting a Canadian aquatics brand focused on quality, care, education, and long-term aquarium success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Guides\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knowledge-base\/what-are-scuds-in-aquariums\" title=\"What are scuds\"\u003eWhat Are Scuds? Beginner Guide to Freshwater Amphipods\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/scud-culture\" title=\"Buy scuds online in Canada\"\u003eLive Scuds for Sale in Canada\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-to-cycle-a-tank-understanding-the-nitrogen-cycle\" title=\"How to cycle a fish tank\"\u003eHow to Cycle a Fish Tank\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/aquarium-shrimp-canada\" title=\"Buy freshwater shrimp online in Canada\"\u003eShop Freshwater Shrimp \u0026amp; Inverts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/live-fish-food-canada\" title=\"Buy live fish food online in Canada\"\u003eShop Live Food for Fish\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big do Golden Back Yellow Shrimp get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden Back Yellow Shrimp usually reach about 2–3 cm as adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Golden Back Yellow Shrimp easy to keep?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are a beginner-friendly Neocaridina shrimp, as long as the aquarium is cycled, stable, and free from copper-based treatments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo Golden Back Yellow Shrimp eat algae?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They graze on soft algae, biofilm, plant surfaces, moss, and leftover food particles. They help clean the tank but should not be treated as a full replacement for maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Golden Back Yellow Shrimp live with bettas?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes, but it depends on the betta. Some bettas ignore shrimp, while others hunt them. A planted tank with moss and hiding spaces gives shrimp a better chance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo Yellow Shrimp breed with Red Cherry Shrimp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Both are Neocaridina shrimp, so they can crossbreed. Mixing colors may produce wild-type or lower-grade offspring over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I buy Golden Back Yellow Shrimp in Canada?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can buy Golden Back Yellow Shrimp from Blackwater Aquatics when available. We focus on Canadian aquarists looking for healthy freshwater shrimp, live foods, and aquarium livestock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackwater Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"1 Golden Back Yellow Shrimp","offer_id":49984592544029,"sku":"BWA-GBYS-001","price":5.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Golden Back Yellow Shrimp","offer_id":49984592576797,"sku":"BWA-GBYS-005","price":26.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Breeder Starter Colony","offer_id":49984592609565,"sku":"BWA-GBYS-010","price":50.9,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 Colony Builder Pack","offer_id":49984592642333,"sku":"BWA-GBYS-020","price":95.8,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/5782\/6589\/files\/golden-back_yellow_shrimp_canada_live_neocaridina.jpg?v=1777252886","url":"https:\/\/blackwateraquatics.ca\/products\/golden-back-yellow-shrimp-canada","provider":"Blackwater Aquatics Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}