General information The Lima Shrimp or Lima Boxer Shrimp is a very poorly known marine crustacean from the Caribbean. Lima shrimp are tiny too, growing to have a body length of only half an inch long, with enlarged primary claws that make them look larger. Brilliant red coloration of the Lima Shrimp helps it to live in flame…
General information Despite their common name, they aren’t really shrimps, as they belong to a different taxonomic group with the Phylum Arthropoda. “Real” shrimps belong to the Order Decapoda, but mantises belong to the Order Stomatopoda and are properly called stomatopods. While there are numerous features that set shrimps and stomatopods apart, the most obvious…
General information The emperor shrimp is a small commensal shrimp, about a 3/4-inch in length. They can be easily identified by their orange sides, white back which is flecked with tiny orange dots, and orange claws that are tipped with purple. It’s an interesting creature that forms symbiotic relationships in order to maximize its chance…
General information The Anton Brunn’s Cleaner Shrimp is a great addition to your clean up crew. Not only will they clean fish but they are also excellent scavengers for leftover food & more. This is a peaceful shrimp which can be kept in multiples. They are a good selection for beginner aquarist since the care for this…
General information The Yellow Line Shrimp is a relative newcomer to the hobby, making it a showcase species ideally suited for nano-reef aquariums. Nearly transparent as a defense, the Yellow Line Shrimp's body features scattered red and yellow spots, with a bright yellow line extending from the anterior end of its tail, where it splits…
General information The Venus Anemone Shrimp is a commensal shrimp commonly found living on sea anemones, and hard corals such as Heliofungia sp. and Euphyllia sp. Their near transparency allows Venus Anemone Shrimp to virtually disappear within their surroundings, making them a hidden treasure to find in reef aquariums. They are well-suited for smaller nano-style…
General information The Pederson cleaner shrimp, also known as the Caribbean Anemone Shrimp is endemic to strictly the Western part of the tropical Atlantic and Caribbean oceans at depths of 10-60 feet. They are a clear brown color with beautiful purple and blue markings on the body and long white antennae. Their front claws are very…
General information The Red Banded Snapping Shrimp and its cousins all have a unique left pincher. The pitcher is modified to produce a loud sound and stream of water whenever it is opened or closed. In the aquarium, it sounds like a loud clicking noise. You can hear this noise from outside the aquarium if…
General information The Bumble Bee Shrimp, also commonly known as the Striped Harlequin Shrimp, is found throughout the Indo-Pacific. They are small shrimp only attaining a maximum size of 1 inch. Their body is yellow or white in coloration with black stripes giving them a similar appearance to a bumblebee. The legs and tail may…
General information The Blue Banded Coral Shrimp has a blue body, while the chelae and abdomen have red and sometimes white and red bands. These shrimp are ideal for any size invertebrate or reef aquarium and will perform a cleaning function picking parasites and dead tissue from fish. Banded Coral Shrimp are also effective bristle…