Where to buy Camel Shrimp
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About Camel Shrimp
The Camel Shrimp has a distinctive humped or camel-like back with a tan to reddish-brown coloration and white striping or banding along the body. It reaches about 2 inches in length and displays prominent long antennae and robust claws.
Key facts
- Category
- Cleaner
- Diet Details
- Omnivorous scavenger that feeds on detritus, biofilm, and small food particles. Will accept quality shrimp pellets, dried seaweed, and frozen foods like mysis shrimp.
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from South Africa to the Red Sea and eastward to the Indo-Australian archipelago.
- Family
- Rhynchocinetidae
- Compatibility
- Generally peaceful with fish and other invertebrates. Best kept singly or in small groups; may compete for food in crowded tanks. Nocturnal and shy.
- Type
- Shrimp
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Appearance Description
- The Camel Shrimp has a distinctive humped or camel-like back with a tan to reddish-brown coloration and white striping or banding along the body. It reaches about 2 inches in length and displays prominent long antennae and robust claws.
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Notes
- Photo needed: new livestock catalog expansion entry added on 2026-04-25. Often confused with peppermint shrimp; best observed carefully in reef tanks. Photo candidate added via SearchAPI on 2026-04-25 from aquariumdomain.com. Verify species match and usage rights before marking final.
- Max Size
- 2
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