Anton Bruuns Cleaner Shrimp
Urocaridella antonbruunii
Saltwater Invertebrate
Species Group: Shrimp
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Water parameters
Temp
76-80 F
Temperature
Maintaining a stable and appropriate temperature is critical for the survival of aquatic life.
pH 7.8 - 8.4 potential of HydrogenMeasuring the acidity or alkalinity of water on a 0–14 scale, where 7 is neutral, 7 is alkaline.
NO3 1-20 ppm NitrateWhile less toxic than ammonia, high nitrate levels (above 40–80 ppm) are important to monitor because they can cause fish stress, stunted growth, and harmful algae blooms.
NO2 <0.0001 ppm NitriteIt is a highly toxic, intermediate compound in the nitrogen cycle produced from broken-down ammonia
PO4 0.01 - 0.1 ppm PhosphateIt is essential for plant development but must be managed, as excess levels trigger nuisance algae blooms and inhibit coral calcification.
NH3 <0.1 ppm AmmoniaIt is the primary killer of aquarium fish, causing gill damage, stress, and death
Ca 380 - 450 ppm CalciumSupporting the growth, skeletal structure, and shell formation of corals, mollusks, crustaceans, and coralline algae
KH 8 - 12 dKH AlkalinityIt acts as a shield, neutralizing acids to prevent dangerous pH "crashes" that can harm fish, corals, and plants.
Mg 1200 - 1400 ppm MagnesiumIt enables coral growth by supporting skeletal formation, assists in metabolic processes, and ensures that calcium is available for corals, clams, and coralline algae.
SG 1.023 - 1.026 SG SalinityEssential for maintaining stable, natural water parameters, proper osmoregulation, and stress-free environments for marine fish and corals
ORP 250 - 400 mV Oxidation-Reduction PotentialA higher positive mV indicates clean, oxygen-rich water with high water quality, while low readings indicate high pollution.
About Anton Bruuns Cleaner Shrimp
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 species is moderately easy.
It was first named by A. J. Bruce in 1967. Also known as Crustaceans, Carid Shrimps, Cleaner & Rock Shrimps, Bruun’s Cleaner Shrimp, Bruun’s Cleaning Partner Shrimp, Cleaning Partner Shrimp, Cleaner Shrimp, Clear Cleaner Shrimp, Floating Shrimp, Red Arrow Cleaning Shrimp, Rock Shrimp, Cleaning Rock Pool Shrimp, Rock Cleaner Shrimp, Spotted Cleaner Shrimp and Jelly Cleaner shrimp.
Transparent with a dense red and white pattern. The length of this species is 1.5 inches. Carid shrimps occur worldwide in almost every habitat, from seawater to fresh water and can be found all over the reef. They are generally respected by other creatures, often sharing burrows and holes and working as housekeepers. They will wave their antennae around to attract customers, they then proceed to clean outside and inside the creatures mouths, gills etc.
Minimum tank size should be at least 30-gallon. They are peaceful in general to the other inhabitants of the tank.
Diet & nutrition
They are a carnivore. They feed on parasites, algae, and plankton.
Origination
They come from Indo-West Pacific.
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