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Just wondering if these 2 will crossbreed if i keep them in the same tank as one is Cardina.sp and the other Neocaridina. I have had them in there for a few months and have not noticed any crossbred shrimps, but would like to know for sure. Thanks.

I hope this helps :
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If you look at their species names you will notice that their family names (Caridina, Neocaridina) are different. That generally means that these species do not crossbreed, although there exceptions to this all over the animal world. However, most Caridina spp. do not interbreed either unless they are closely related. Just go through the shrimp varieties pages and look at the species of your interest. If your shrimp crossbreeds with any other shrimp it's usually mentioned in their descriptions.

Thanks!