Lysmata debelius

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Blood Shrimp
Blood Shrimp
Species	Lysmata debelius
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	94.635 liters 94,635.295 mL 25 US Gallons (94.6L)
Size	5.08 cm 1-2 " (2.5-5.1cm)
pH	8.2 - 8.4
Temp.	295.372 K 22.222 °C 531.67 °R 298.706 K 25.556 °C 537.67 °R72 -78 °F (22.2-25.6°C)
Water Hardness	8-12
Stocking Ratio	1:1 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Detritivore Live Foods Other (See article)
Life Span	3-5 years

[edit] Alternative names

Blood Shrimp, Fire Shrimp, Scarlet Cleaner Shrimp

[edit] Sexing

These shrimp are hermaphroditic.

[edit] Tank compatibility

They are best kept in pairs, more can result in territory problems, less can lead to the shrimp being shy. Do no keep with aggressive fish or invertebrates that may harm it.

[edit] Diet

These are cleaner shrimp and will remove dead tissue and parasites from fish.

[edit] Feeding regime

They will clean passing fish.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Needs hiding places. It will not tolerate copper or high levels of nitrates in the aquarium, but will require correct levels of iodine in the water to promote proper molting.

[edit] Behaviour

A peaceful shrimp, will set up a 'cleaning station' where passing fish will pause to have parasites and dead tissue removed.

[edit] Identification

Long antennae and a vivid bright red body. The body has several white spots towards the head area and the legs and antennae are tipped with white.

[edit] Pictures

[edit] External links

• Wikipedia
• Marine Depot Live
• Frugal Reef