Blue Dream vs Blue Velvet vs Blue Diamond vs Blue Jelly
All four are blue color lines of Neocaridina davidi — the
differences are shade, opacity and breeding lineage, and the naming is
vendor-dependent. Below: what each name usually means, with live
per-shrimp prices as of July 15, 2026.
| Line | Typical look | Cheapest today | Median | Vendors |
| Blue Dream Shrimp | Deep, saturated royal blue; the most in-demand blue line. | $2.50 | $4.70 | 6 |
| Blue Velvet Shrimp | Lighter sky blue, slightly translucent. | $2.00 | $2.50 | 3 |
| Blue Diamond Shrimp | Dark navy-to-black blue; foundation line for Blue Dream. | $2.50 | $4.80 | 2 |
| Blue Jelly Shrimp | Pale translucent jelly blue. | $2.50 | $3.80 | 4 |
Blue Dream Shrimp — cheapest per vendor
| Vendor | Listing | Per shrimp | Listing price | Stock | |
| Coast Gem USA | Live Freshwater Aquarium Premium Best Quality Blue Dream Shrimp 10/$30, 20/$50 (FS-013) — 20 Shrimp (20 shrimp) | $2.50 | $50.00 | in stock | view → |
| Tropicflow | Blue Dream Neocaridina Shrimp — Pack of 30 +5 (Save 15%) (35 shrimp) | $3.43 | $120.00 | in stock | view → |
| Superior Shrimp Aquatics | Blue Dream Shrimp — 5 (5 shrimp) | $4.20 | $21.00 | in stock | view → |
| Shrimpy Business | Blue Dream Shrimp — 40 Shrimp (40 shrimp) | $5.20 | $207.95 | in stock | view → |
| Flip Aquatics | Blue Dream Shrimp — 10 Pack / Imported (10 shrimp) | $12.00 | $119.99 | in stock | view → |
| The Shrimp Farm | Blue Dream Shrimp for Sale | pack-priced | $49.99 | in stock | view → |
Blue Velvet Shrimp — cheapest per vendor
| Vendor | Listing | Per shrimp | Listing price | Stock | |
| Coast Gem USA | Live Freshwater Aquarium Blue Velvet Neocaradina Shrimp - 10/$25, 20/$40 (FS-039) — 20 Shrimp (20 shrimp) | $2.00 | $40.00 | in stock | view → |
| Flip Aquatics | Blue Velvet Shrimp — 5 Pack / Imported (5 shrimp) | $6.00 | $29.99 | in stock | view → |
| The Shrimp Farm | Blue Velvet Shrimp | pack-priced | $37.99 | in stock | view → |
Blue Diamond Shrimp — cheapest per vendor
| Vendor | Listing | Per shrimp | Listing price | Stock | |
| Coast Gem USA | Live Freshwater Aquarium Fancy Premium High Grade Blue Diamond/Ocean Blue Shrimp Dark Dark Blue 10/$30, 20/$50 (Neocaridina sp.)(FS-012) — 20 Shrimp (20 shrimp) | $2.50 | $50.00 | in stock | view → |
| Superior Shrimp Aquatics | Blue Diamond Shrimp — 5 (5 shrimp) | $4.80 | $24.00 | in stock | view → |
Blue Jelly Shrimp — cheapest per vendor
| Vendor | Listing | Per shrimp | Listing price | Stock | |
| Coast Gem USA | Live Freshwater Aquarium Premium Blue Jelly Shrimp 10/$30, 20/$50 (FS-014) — 20 Shrimp (20 shrimp) | $2.50 | $50.00 | in stock | view → |
| Tropicflow | Blue Jelly Neocaridina Shrimp — Pack of 20 + 2 (Save 10%) (22 shrimp) | $3.41 | $75.00 | in stock | view → |
| Superior Shrimp Aquatics | Blue Jelly Shrimp — 5 (5 shrimp) | $3.80 | $19.00 | in stock | view → |
| Shrimpy Business | Blue Jelly Shrimp — 40 Shrimp (40 shrimp) | $4.40 | $175.95 | in stock | view → |
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