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Scientific name - Lysmata debelius
Family – Hippolytidae
Common name – Scarlet Cleaner, Blood Shrimp, Blood Red Fire Shrimp
Range - Indonesia, Sri Lanka
Max Size – 2 in (5 cm)
Care Level – Easy
Temperament – Peaceful
Foods and feeding – This shrimp will scavenge its food the aquarium but will appreciate occasional treats of meaty foods.
Supplements - Calcium, Magnesium, Iodine, Trace Elements
Aquarium suitability -
Reef compatibility – Yes
Captive care – The Fire shrimp is a great addition to any reef, they are tolerant of other inverts and will clean fish of parasites and dead skin. Like all invertebrates, they are extremely sensitive to nitrates and copper, and should only be kept in aquariums with pristine water conditions.
Family – Hippolytidae
Common name – Scarlet Cleaner, Blood Shrimp, Blood Red Fire Shrimp
Range - Indonesia, Sri Lanka
Max Size – 2 in (5 cm)
Care Level – Easy
Temperament – Peaceful
Foods and feeding – This shrimp will scavenge its food the aquarium but will appreciate occasional treats of meaty foods.
Supplements - Calcium, Magnesium, Iodine, Trace Elements
Aquarium suitability -
Reef compatibility – Yes
Captive care – The Fire shrimp is a great addition to any reef, they are tolerant of other inverts and will clean fish of parasites and dead skin. Like all invertebrates, they are extremely sensitive to nitrates and copper, and should only be kept in aquariums with pristine water conditions.
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