Blood (Fire) Shrimp [Lysmata debelius]

Blood shrimp, has become a fire shrimp, cleaner shrimp, or red was known in the aquarium hobby, one of the most popular shrimp. There is a white dot, white blood red body long antennae. According to India and the Asia-Pacific region belongs to A, or cover the entire body, it may only white spots.

Blood shrimp like habitat provides a cave, or hanging over their lighting is not too strong. Although it will tolerate a partner, than their own that will drive or other ill-treatment. Overall peace and coral reef systems of most other organisms, unless they are violated in the region. As a "clean shrimp," This will set up a station clean-up and removal of necrotic tissue and fish parasites, the present self. Will also be cleared along the bottom at the end of fat bits. Usually, only the antennas will be visible. In the aquarium will not tolerate copper or high nitrate levels, but needs the right level of iodine in the water to promote proper molting.

Congress must inlcude the blood freeze-dried shrimp, live or frozen food, food debris.

Specification :
Family: Hippolytidae
Range: Indo-Pacific
Size: Up to 2 inches
Diet: Omnivore
Tank Set-up: Marine: Coral or rock, plants
Reef Compatible: Yes
Tank Conditions: 72-78ºF; sg 1.023-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4
Temperament: Peaceful
Venomous: No
Care Level: Easy