- Name:
Bumble Bee Shrimp
(View AKA's) - Family: Gnathophyllidae
- Species: Shrimp
- Scientific Name: Gnathophyllum americanum
General info about Bumble Bee Shrimp
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 also have orange markings. These shrimp are similar to Harlequin shrimp and feed upon the tube feet of echinoderms. The Bumble Bee Shrimp is best kept as pairs in a small nano aquarium with moderate light to accommodate easy viewing.
They cannot tolerate copper or high nitrates, and iodine levels must be correct and maintained to ensure proper molting. Due to the Bumble Bee Shrimps small size, care should be taken when introducing them into the aquarium as there is a potential that other organisms may consume them.
The Bumble Bee Shrimp is best kept as pairs in a small nano aquarium with moderate light to accommodate easy viewing. Bumble Bee Shrimp may also be suitable for smaller reef aquariums with other very peaceful inhabitants and no boisterous species being present. As with most marine invertebrate and fish species, the Bumble Bee Shrimp requires some live rock in order to provide it with proper habitat and a place to retreat to when it feels threatened. Minimum tank size should be at least 20-gallon to thrive. The temperature between 68°-77° F and 6.5- 7.2 pH should be maintained in a properly cycled aquarium.
Bumble Bee Shrimp Diet & Nutrition
The Bumble Bee Shrimp will feed upon the tube feet of echinoderms, but do not require them for survival. Offer them pieces of frozen meaty foods such as brine or mysis shrimp, cockle, or small pieces of fish. They should be offered these foods daily.
Bumble Bee Shrimp Origin
The Bumble Bee Shrimp is common throughout the Indo-Pacific.
Caution with Bumble Bee Shrimp
They cannot tolerate copper or high nitrates, and iodine levels must be correct and maintained to ensure proper molting. Due to the Bumble Bee Shrimps small size, care should be taken when introducing them into the aquarium as there is a potential that other organisms may consume them.
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| Bumble Bee Shrimp | Shrimp | Gnathophyllidae | Gnathophyllum americanum | 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 also have orange markings. These shrimp are similar to Harlequin shrimp and feed upon the tube feet of echinoderms. The Bumble Bee Shrimp is best kept as pairs in a small nano aquarium with moderate light to accommodate easy viewing. They cannot tolerate copper or high nitrates, and iodine levels must be correct and maintained to ensure proper molting. Due to the Bumble Bee Shrimps small size, care should be taken when introducing them into the aquarium as there is a potential that other organisms may consume them. The Bumble Bee Shrimp is best kept as pairs in a small nano aquarium with moderate light to accommodate easy viewing. Bumble Bee Shrimp may also be suitable for smaller reef aquariums with other very peaceful inhabitants and no boisterous species being present. As with most marine invertebrate and fish species, the Bumble Bee Shrimp requires some live rock in order to provide it with proper habitat and a place to retreat to when it feels threatened. Minimum tank size should be at least 20-gallon to thrive. The temperature between 68°-77° F and 6.5- 7.2 pH should be maintained in a properly cycled aquarium. |
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