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About Fire Shrimp
Brilliant red body with white or cream-colored spots and stripes, notably along the antennae and walking legs. The rostrum (snout) is elongated and red, and the body is heavily armored with a thick exoskeleton.
Key facts
- Notes
- Beautiful red coloration. More reclusive than cleaner shrimp. Temperature range 72-78°F. Will clean fish of parasites. May steal food from corals during feeding. Best kept singly or in pairs.
- Family
- Hippolytidae
- Max Size
- 2
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
- Compatibility
- Peaceful with fish and most invertebrates. Compatible with non-aggressive shrimp and crabs, but may occasionally pick at corals or anemones. Best kept singly or in pairs.
- Type
- Cleanup
- Diet Details
- Omnivorous scavenger; feeds on uneaten food, detritus, and biofilm. Supplement with quality pellets, frozen mysis shrimp, and occasional vegetable matter for optimal nutrition.
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Category
- Shrimp
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Appearance Description
- Brilliant red body with white or cream-colored spots and stripes, notably along the antennae and walking legs. The rostrum (snout) is elongated and red, and the body is heavily armored with a thick exoskeleton.
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea to the Great Barrier Reef, including Indonesia and the Philippines.
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