The average Blue Velvet Shrimp lifespan is around 1-2 years depending on how they were bred and the quality of care they receive. Even though these are a hardy species, subpar conditions can obviously shorten their lifespan. The appearance of the Blue Velvet Shrimp is very standard with the exception of its bright color. They have a typical shrimp body with three pairs of walking legs and two maxillipeds (that they use for grabbing things). Their abdomen is rather thick and only begins to taper off right before their uropod (tail). They have rather firm antennas that are often in motion and this species is entirely blue. The exact shade and hue might differ a bit (there are a few variations of the Blue Velvet Shrimp) but they’re always quite vibrant. The shade of blue a particular specimen has will be the same all over their body. Their head, tail, legs, and abdomen are pretty much the exact same color. You’ll often see some small dark dots that cover these shrimp as well. These are more condensed in the front half of their body (the area where their legs begin). The eyes of this shrimp often have a similar dark dolor as well.

Blue Velvet Shrimp are typically 1.5 to 2 inches in length when fully grown. These critters are very low-maintenance and don’t require any special attention from their owners. The recommended minimum tank size for Blue Velvet Shrimp is 5-10 gallons. 

Water temperature: 65°F to 85°F (72°F to 82° is ideal though)
pH levels: 6.2 to 8
Water hardness: 0 to 8 KH